Total Crime Rate
190.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hicks Gate area has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Brislington West , and the 260th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hicks Gate (BS31 2AD) in the last 12 months was 190.5 per 1,000 residents and was 42.2% higher than the Brislington West average (133.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 35 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 105.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hicks Gate (BS31 2AD), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brislington West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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