Total Crime Rate
113.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Montague Hill South area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central , and the 521st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Montague Hill South (BS2 8HS) in the last 12 months was 113.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.1% lower than the Central average (455.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 49.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Montague Hill South (BS2 8HS), the main crime hotspot is near Nightclub. Police recorded 657 crimes here, including 270 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Nightclub | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridewell Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nelson Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Nelson Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Nelson Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Thomas Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Thomas Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thomas Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Bridewell Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nelson Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nelson Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nelson Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridewell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moon Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Armada Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Armada Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Armada Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Armada Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Armada Place | Under investigation |
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