Crime Rates at Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AW

Paintworks area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brislington East , and the 310th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

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 Paintworks (BS4 3AW) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 64.6% lower than the Brislington East average (109.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Paintworks (BS4 3AW), the main crime hotspot is near Chatsworth Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.