Total Crime Rate
27.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Amberley Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 240th lowest crime rate of 873 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Amberley Close (BS16 2RR) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.4% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Amberley Close (BS16 2RR), the main crime hotspot is near Amberley Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frenchay & Downend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Amberley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Crescent Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Amberley Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Amberley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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