BS1 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 2HS

BS1 2HS, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 510 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.36 per 1,000 population. This BS1 2HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS1 postcode area, which has experienced 932 crimes and a crime rate of 47.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS1 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 2HS, encompassing approximately 6858 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS1 2HS area, explore the BS1 2HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS1 2HS area, visit the BS1 2HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (-7.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (83) incidents (-22.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS1 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 66
  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 29

BS1 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15774.36-7.65%
Public order8322.89-22.43%
Anti-social behaviour7712.100.00%
Other theft5211.230.00%
Shoplifting407.58-48.05%
Criminal damage and arson285.83-24.32%
Bicycle theft164.08-27.27%
Robbery142.33-30.00%
Vehicle crime122.04-36.84%
Burglary111.75-26.67%
Theft from the person81.60100.00%
Drugs81.17-20.00%
Other crime41.17-63.64%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17091.2738.21%
Public order10724.7967.19%
Anti-social behaviour7715.60-15.38%
Shoplifting7711.23-3.75%
Other theft5211.2318.18%
Criminal damage and arson377.5885.00%
Bicycle theft225.39-21.43%
Robbery203.2117.65%
Vehicle crime192.9272.73%
Burglary152.77-16.67%
Other crime112.19120.00%
Drugs101.6025.00%
Possession of weapons51.4625.00%
Theft from the person40.73-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12376.84-3.15%
Anti-social behaviour9117.9359.65%
Shoplifting8013.27-22.33%
Public order6411.661.59%
Other theft449.33-4.35%
Bicycle theft286.4247.37%
Criminal damage and arson204.0833.33%
Burglary182.92-30.77%
Robbery172.626.25%
Theft from the person142.480.00%
Vehicle crime112.040.00%
Drugs81.6060.00%
Other crime51.17150.00%
Possession of weapons40.7333.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12773.92-14.77%
Shoplifting10318.529.57%
Public order6315.02-25.88%
Anti-social behaviour579.19-38.71%
Other theft468.31-6.12%
Burglary266.7136.84%
Bicycle theft193.7918.75%
Robbery162.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.33-28.57%
Theft from the person142.1940.00%
Vehicle crime112.04-52.17%
Drugs51.6025.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14984.1320.16%
Shoplifting9421.72-22.95%
Anti-social behaviour9313.7047.62%
Public order8513.5644.07%
Other theft4912.398.89%
Vehicle crime237.1415.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.35-22.22%
Burglary193.06-24.00%
Bicycle theft162.77-5.88%
Robbery102.33-9.09%
Theft from the person101.46-37.50%
Drugs41.46-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.58-40.00%
Other crime10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12479.171.64%
Shoplifting12218.08-18.67%
Anti-social behaviour6317.79-18.18%
Public order599.19-6.35%
Other theft458.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson276.5658.82%
Burglary253.94108.33%
Vehicle crime203.6442.86%
Bicycle theft172.9230.77%
Theft from the person162.48128.57%
Robbery112.3322.22%
Drugs51.6025.00%
Possession of weapons50.73400.00%
Other crime40.73-33.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15077.2736.36%
Violence and sexual offences12221.87-14.69%
Anti-social behaviour7717.7918.46%
Public order6311.2318.87%
Other theft359.199.38%
Criminal damage and arson175.10-5.56%
Vehicle crime142.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft132.04225.00%
Burglary121.90-7.69%
Robbery91.75-10.00%
Theft from the person71.3175.00%
Other crime61.02200.00%
Drugs40.87-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14370.2730.00%
Shoplifting11020.8532.53%
Anti-social behaviour6516.04-10.96%
Public order539.48-8.62%
Other theft327.73-15.79%
Vehicle crime214.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson183.0612.50%
Burglary132.6230.00%
Robbery101.9042.86%
Drugs51.4625.00%
Theft from the person40.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.58-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11064.15-28.10%
Shoplifting8316.042.47%
Anti-social behaviour7312.1017.74%
Public order5810.6413.73%
Other theft388.46-28.30%
Criminal damage and arson165.54-5.88%
Theft from the person122.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft111.7510.00%
Burglary101.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.4628.57%
Robbery71.310.00%
Other crime61.020.00%
Drugs40.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.58-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15370.5720.47%
Shoplifting8122.3115.71%
Anti-social behaviour6211.81-25.30%
Other theft539.0476.67%
Public order517.73-5.56%
Theft from the person187.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.6213.33%
Burglary122.480.00%
Bicycle theft101.75-33.33%
Drugs81.46-27.27%
Robbery71.17-56.25%
Vehicle crime71.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12768.239.48%
Anti-social behaviour8318.5220.29%
Shoplifting7012.10-17.65%
Public order5410.21-30.77%
Other theft307.87-26.83%
Robbery164.370.00%
Bicycle theft152.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime142.19-33.33%
Burglary122.04-36.84%
Drugs111.75266.67%
Possession of weapons101.60233.33%
Theft from the person101.46-28.57%
Other crime11.46-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11676.690.00%
Shoplifting8516.910.00%
Public order7812.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour6911.370.00%
Other theft4110.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson305.980.00%
Bicycle theft254.370.00%
Vehicle crime213.640.00%
Burglary193.060.00%
Robbery162.770.00%
Theft from the person142.330.00%
Other crime62.040.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 887 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202477
July 202491
June 202457
May 202493
April 202463
March 202477
February 202465
January 202473
December 202362
November 202383
October 202369

A total of 818 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 2024107
July 202464
June 202463
May 202485
April 202459
March 202463
February 202453
January 202458
December 202351
November 202354
October 202378

A total of 153 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202417
June 202416
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 517 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202452
July 202444
June 202446
May 202449
April 202445
March 202435
February 202432
January 202438
December 202353
November 202330
October 202341

A total of 1621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 2024170
July 2024123
June 2024127
May 2024149
April 2024124
March 2024122
February 2024143
January 2024110
December 2023153
November 2023127
October 2023116

A total of 192 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202418
June 202426
May 202419
April 202425
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 261 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202437
July 202420
June 202415
May 202421
April 202427
March 202417
February 202418
January 202416
December 202317
November 202315
October 202330

A total of 1095 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202477
July 202480
June 2024103
May 202494
April 2024122
March 2024150
February 2024110
January 202483
December 202381
November 202370
October 202385

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 202416
March 20247
February 20244
January 202412
December 202318
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 196 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202428
June 202419
May 202416
April 202417
March 202413
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202411
June 202411
May 202423
April 202420
March 202414
February 202421
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 2HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total66
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting13
    Public order11
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bridewell Street
    Total35
    Public order15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Marsh Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. The Horsefair
    Total25
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Callowhill Court
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. St Augustine'S Parade
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total19
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Broad Weir
    Total14
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Rupert Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Newgate
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Fairfax Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B4053
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 18. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pithay Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Upper Maudlin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
  • 23. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. B4051
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Ferry Terminal
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1