Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devaney Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brislington East , and the 204th 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 Devaney Close (BS4 4RJ) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Brislington East average (109.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devaney Close (BS4 4RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Leicester Walk. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brislington East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leicester Walk | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leicester Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bangor Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bangor Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Bangor Grove | Under investigation |
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