BS8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS8

BS8, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BS8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BS8, encompassing approximately 27374 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)

BS8 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Berkeley Avenue with total crimes: 11

BS8 Crime Map

Postcodes in BS8

The postcode district are associated with the BS8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BS8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.600.00%
Shoplifting332.3050.00%
Other theft231.21-20.69%
Vehicle crime190.84-13.64%
Burglary160.6945.45%
Anti-social behaviour160.58-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson130.58-23.53%
Public order90.47-59.09%
Bicycle theft70.33-22.22%
Other crime30.260.00%
Robbery30.110.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.556.78%
Anti-social behaviour292.30-25.64%
Other theft291.0620.83%
Public order221.06-18.52%
Shoplifting220.80-18.52%
Vehicle crime220.80-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.80-34.62%
Burglary110.62-8.33%
Bicycle theft90.40-10.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Robbery30.11-25.00%
Theft from the person20.11-33.33%
Drugs20.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences599.53-6.35%
Anti-social behaviour392.1630.00%
Public order271.428.00%
Shoplifting270.99-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson260.9918.18%
Vehicle crime250.95-10.71%
Other theft240.9133.33%
Burglary120.889.09%
Bicycle theft100.4442.86%
Robbery40.370.00%
Other crime30.1550.00%
Theft from the person30.11200.00%
Drugs20.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.8810.53%
Anti-social behaviour302.3015.38%
Shoplifting291.10-6.45%
Vehicle crime281.0647.37%
Public order251.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.9183.33%
Other theft180.80-30.77%
Burglary110.66-35.29%
Bicycle theft70.40250.00%
Robbery40.260.00%
Drugs20.15100.00%
Other crime20.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences577.8214.00%
Shoplifting312.08138.46%
Other theft261.1313.04%
Anti-social behaviour260.95-16.13%
Public order200.9566.67%
Vehicle crime190.73171.43%
Burglary170.69-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson120.62-45.45%
Theft from the person20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences507.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour311.8319.23%
Other theft231.13-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson220.84-43.59%
Burglary190.800.00%
Shoplifting130.69-38.10%
Public order120.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.44-65.00%
Bicycle theft60.2650.00%
Robbery50.22150.00%
Theft from the person50.18400.00%
Other crime20.18-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences809.83-6.98%
Criminal damage and arson392.92116.67%
Other theft281.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour261.02136.36%
Shoplifting210.9561.54%
Vehicle crime200.77-13.04%
Burglary190.73-9.52%
Public order180.69-10.00%
Other crime70.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.26-20.00%
Drugs40.150.00%
Robbery20.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences868.3310.26%
Vehicle crime233.149.52%
Burglary210.84-8.70%
Other theft210.77-25.00%
Public order200.77-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson180.73-35.71%
Shoplifting130.6618.18%
Anti-social behaviour110.47-56.00%
Bicycle theft50.40-61.54%
Robbery40.18-20.00%
Drugs40.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences789.5321.88%
Criminal damage and arson282.850.00%
Other theft281.023.70%
Anti-social behaviour251.02-7.41%
Burglary230.9153.33%
Public order210.845.00%
Vehicle crime210.77-38.24%
Bicycle theft130.7718.18%
Shoplifting110.47-47.62%
Drugs50.40400.00%
Robbery50.1825.00%
Theft from the person30.1850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.3239.13%
Vehicle crime342.3425.93%
Criminal damage and arson281.2440.00%
Other theft271.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour270.993.85%
Shoplifting210.99-16.00%
Public order200.77-4.76%
Burglary150.730.00%
Bicycle theft110.5510.00%
Robbery40.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.15100.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences468.07-26.98%
Vehicle crime271.688.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.9936.84%
Shoplifting250.95-32.43%
Other theft210.91-12.50%
Public order210.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson200.7733.33%
Burglary150.7325.00%
Bicycle theft100.5525.00%
Robbery60.37100.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Drugs10.04-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.37-3.08%
Shoplifting372.30146.67%
Vehicle crime251.35-10.71%
Other theft240.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.88-13.64%
Public order180.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson150.667.14%
Burglary120.55300.00%
Bicycle theft80.440.00%
Robbery30.29-62.50%
Drugs20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Other crime10.04-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences657.890.00%
Other theft322.370.00%
Vehicle crime281.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.020.00%
Shoplifting150.800.00%
Public order140.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.510.00%
Robbery80.510.00%
Bicycle theft80.290.00%
Other crime30.290.00%
Theft from the person30.110.00%
Burglary30.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 837 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202463
June 202463
May 202459
April 202463
March 202457
February 202450
January 202480
December 202386
November 202378
October 202364
September 202346
August 202363
July 202365

A total of 194 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202417
February 202419
January 202419
December 202321
November 202323
October 202315
September 202315
August 202312
July 20233

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202429
May 202424
April 202418
March 202426
February 202423
January 202428
December 202321
November 202328
October 202327
September 202321
August 202324
July 202332

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202422
May 202427
April 202429
March 202431
February 202413
January 202421
December 202313
November 202311
October 202321
September 202325
August 202337
July 202315

A total of 298 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202422
May 202425
April 202428
March 202419
February 20247
January 202420
December 202323
November 202321
October 202334
September 202327
August 202325
July 202328

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202429
May 202439
April 202430
March 202426
February 202431
January 202426
December 202311
November 202325
October 202327
September 202326
August 202319
July 202322

A total of 274 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 202426
April 202422
March 202412
February 202422
January 202439
December 202318
November 202328
October 202328
September 202320
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 247 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202422
May 202427
April 202425
March 202420
February 202412
January 202418
December 202320
November 202321
October 202320
September 202321
August 202318
July 202314

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20247
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 100 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202313
October 202311
September 202310
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Berkeley Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Jacob'S Wells Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Park Street Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Clarence Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Short Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. St Mary'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. There-And-Back-Again Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Christchurch Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Haberfield Hill
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Bear Yard Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Waterloo Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Downfield Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Highland Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Hurle Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Redwood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Cuckoo Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Sion Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sion Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Caledonia Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Royal York Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Crosby Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Old School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bellevue Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Constitution Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1