Crime Rates at Elton Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8DF

Elton Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley , and the 398th 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 Elton Road (BS7 8DF) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.3% lower than the Ashley average (174.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elton Road (BS7 8DF), the main crime hotspot is near Elton Lane. Police recorded 122 crimes here, including 65 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.