Crime Rates at South View, Bristol, BS16 5PJ

South View area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 183rd 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 South View (BS16 5PJ) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South View (BS16 5PJ), the main crime hotspot is near South View. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.