Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Valma Rocks area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central , and the 336th 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 Valma Rocks (BS5 8SY) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Valma Rocks (BS5 8SY), the main crime hotspot is near Cousins Mews. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St George Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Valma Rocks | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Batten'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Batten'S Lane | Under investigation |
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