Crime Rates at Woodlands, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5QR

Woodlands area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 181st 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 Woodlands (BS16 5QR) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 61.1% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodlands (BS16 5QR), the main crime hotspot is near Buckingham Place. Police recorded 151 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.