Crime Rates at Cecil Avenue, Bristol, BS5 7SE

Cecil Avenue area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central , and the 391st 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 Cecil Avenue (BS5 7SE) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% lower than the St George Central average (91.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cecil Avenue (BS5 7SE), the main crime hotspot is near Whiteway Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.