Crime Rates at Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RZ

Portland Square area has the 18th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley , and the 113th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Portland Square (BS2 8RZ) in the last 12 months was 324.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% higher than the Ashley average (174.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 119.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 800.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Portland Square (BS2 8RZ), the main crime hotspot is near Callowhill Court. Police recorded 413 crimes here, including 168 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.