Crime Rates at Morley Close, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4QE

Morley Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood , and the 423rd highest crime rate of 873 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

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 Morley Close (BS16 4QE) in the last 12 months was 52.0 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morley Close (BS16 4QE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 68 crimes here, including 45 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.