Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canynge Square area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton , and the 285th 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 Canynge Square (BS8 3LA) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 48.2% lower than the Clifton average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canynge Square (BS8 3LA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beaufort Mews, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Worcester Crescent (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Clifton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Beaufort Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaufort Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cobblestone Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | College Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | College Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christchurch Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Christchurch Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Mall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harley Mews | Under investigation |
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