BS1 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 2HW

BS1 2HW, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 490 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.71 per 1,000 population. This BS1 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 2HW, encompassing approximately 7236 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (150) incidents (-8.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (79) incidents (-22.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-5.06% decrease)

BS1 2HW 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 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15067.71-8.54%
Public order7920.73-22.55%
Anti-social behaviour7510.92-5.06%
Other theft4810.36-4.00%
Shoplifting366.63-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson274.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft163.73-33.33%
Robbery142.21-12.50%
Burglary141.937.69%
Vehicle crime121.93-36.84%
Theft from the person81.6633.33%
Drugs71.11-30.00%
Other crime40.97-63.64%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16483.3246.43%
Public order10222.6688.89%
Anti-social behaviour7914.09-10.23%
Shoplifting6910.9221.05%
Other theft509.5311.11%
Criminal damage and arson366.9171.43%
Bicycle theft244.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime193.3272.73%
Robbery162.630.00%
Burglary132.21-23.53%
Other crime111.80175.00%
Drugs101.5211.11%
Theft from the person61.38-53.85%
Possession of weapons40.8333.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11266.33-8.94%
Anti-social behaviour8815.4854.39%
Shoplifting5712.16-31.33%
Public order547.88-1.82%
Other theft457.469.76%
Bicycle theft306.2257.89%
Criminal damage and arson214.1550.00%
Burglary172.90-26.09%
Robbery162.3523.08%
Theft from the person132.2118.18%
Vehicle crime111.80-8.33%
Drugs91.5280.00%
Other crime41.24100.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12363.43-9.56%
Shoplifting8317.006.41%
Anti-social behaviour5711.47-33.72%
Public order557.88-21.43%
Other theft417.60-8.89%
Burglary235.6721.05%
Bicycle theft193.18-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.63-6.67%
Robbery131.9362.50%
Vehicle crime121.80-42.86%
Theft from the person111.6610.00%
Drugs51.5225.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13671.1612.40%
Anti-social behaviour8618.7945.76%
Shoplifting7811.88-25.00%
Public order7010.7832.08%
Other theft459.679.76%
Vehicle crime216.225.00%
Bicycle theft202.9011.11%
Burglary192.76-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson152.63-21.05%
Theft from the person102.07-33.33%
Robbery81.38-20.00%
Drugs41.1133.33%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12168.1212.04%
Shoplifting10416.72-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour5914.37-14.49%
Public order538.15-17.19%
Other theft417.3210.81%
Burglary235.6791.67%
Vehicle crime203.1853.85%
Criminal damage and arson192.7611.76%
Bicycle theft182.630.00%
Theft from the person152.49114.29%
Robbery102.0711.11%
Other crime41.38-20.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13268.4057.14%
Violence and sexual offences10818.24-26.03%
Anti-social behaviour6914.9216.95%
Public order649.5323.08%
Other theft378.8427.59%
Bicycle theft185.11260.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.496.25%
Vehicle crime132.35-31.58%
Burglary121.800.00%
Robbery91.66-10.00%
Theft from the person71.24600.00%
Other crime50.97150.00%
Drugs30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14661.2132.73%
Shoplifting8420.1718.31%
Anti-social behaviour5911.61-15.71%
Public order528.15-3.70%
Other theft297.19-25.64%
Vehicle crime194.01111.11%
Criminal damage and arson162.636.67%
Burglary122.2120.00%
Robbery101.6611.11%
Drugs51.3825.00%
Bicycle theft50.69-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Other crime20.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.28-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11058.87-24.14%
Shoplifting7115.20-1.39%
Anti-social behaviour709.8125.00%
Public order549.6725.58%
Other theft397.46-22.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.39-11.76%
Bicycle theft132.0744.44%
Theft from the person131.80-13.33%
Burglary101.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.3828.57%
Robbery91.2480.00%
Other crime61.240.00%
Drugs40.83-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.55-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14561.2110.69%
Shoplifting7220.049.09%
Anti-social behaviour569.95-29.11%
Other theft507.7461.29%
Public order436.91-12.24%
Criminal damage and arson175.9413.33%
Theft from the person152.3566.67%
Burglary122.07-36.84%
Bicycle theft91.66-43.75%
Drugs71.24-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.97-58.82%
Robbery50.97-64.29%
Possession of weapons50.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13164.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour7918.100.00%
Shoplifting6610.920.00%
Public order499.120.00%
Other theft316.770.00%
Burglary194.280.00%
Vehicle crime172.630.00%
Bicycle theft162.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.210.00%
Robbery142.070.00%
Drugs101.930.00%
Possession of weapons101.380.00%
Theft from the person91.380.00%
Other crime31.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 777 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202479
July 202488
June 202457
May 202486
April 202459
March 202469
February 202459
January 202470
December 202356
November 202379

A total of 675 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 2024102
July 202454
June 202455
May 202470
April 202453
March 202464
February 202452
January 202454
December 202343
November 202349

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 202314

A total of 456 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202450
July 202445
June 202441
May 202445
April 202441
March 202437
February 202429
January 202439
December 202350
November 202331

A total of 1446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 2024164
July 2024112
June 2024123
May 2024136
April 2024121
March 2024108
February 2024146
January 2024110
December 2023145
November 2023131

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202417
June 202423
May 202419
April 202423
March 202412
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202319

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
July 202421
June 202414
May 202415
April 202419
March 202417
February 202416
January 202415
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 852 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202469
July 202457
June 202483
May 202478
April 2024104
March 2024132
February 202484
January 202471
December 202372
November 202366

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 202415
March 20247
February 20241
January 202413
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 188 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202430
June 202419
May 202420
April 202418
March 202418
February 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202411
June 202412
May 202421
April 202420
March 202413
February 202419
January 20249
December 20237
November 202317

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 2HW 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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total19
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Broad Weir
    Total14
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Rupert Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Newgate
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Fairfax Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B4053
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 17. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pithay Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Upper Maudlin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
  • 22. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Ferry Terminal
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 29. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 30. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4