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

Morley Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood , and the 337th lowest crime rate of 876 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 34.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.1% lower than the Kingswood average (112.2 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morley Close (BS16 4QE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 66 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.