Crime Rates at Portland Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4PS

Portland Street area has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood , and the 85th highest crime rate of 873 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Portland Street (BS16 4PS) in the last 12 months was 156.3 per 1,000 residents and was 29.5% higher than the Kingswood average (120.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 103.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Portland Street (BS16 4PS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 73 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.