Crime Rates at Benford Close, Bristol, BS16 2UD

Benford Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville , and the 427th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Benford Close (BS16 2UD) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% lower than the Eastville average (174.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Benford Close (BS16 2UD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ella Close, where police recorded 27 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Overndale Road (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.