BS1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 2LE

BS1 2LE, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 518 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.06 per 1,000 population. This BS1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 2LE, encompassing approximately 6312 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (-3.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (88) incidents (-14.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-9.64% decrease)

BS1 2LE 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 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15682.06-3.11%
Public order8824.71-14.56%
Anti-social behaviour7513.94-9.64%
Other theft5011.88-3.85%
Shoplifting487.92-42.17%
Criminal damage and arson277.60-25.00%
Robbery174.28-22.73%
Bicycle theft152.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime122.38-36.84%
Drugs91.9012.50%
Burglary81.43-46.67%
Theft from the person81.27100.00%
Other crime51.27-61.54%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16198.6949.07%
Public order10325.5071.67%
Anti-social behaviour8316.32-8.79%
Shoplifting8313.150.00%
Other theft5213.151.96%
Criminal damage and arson368.24100.00%
Robbery225.7010.00%
Bicycle theft203.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime193.1735.71%
Burglary153.01-31.82%
Other crime132.38160.00%
Drugs82.0633.33%
Theft from the person41.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons40.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10882.69-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour9117.1156.90%
Shoplifting8314.42-29.66%
Public order6013.15-6.25%
Other theft519.506.25%
Bicycle theft288.0864.71%
Burglary224.44-15.38%
Robbery203.4917.65%
Criminal damage and arson183.170.00%
Vehicle crime142.8516.67%
Theft from the person122.22-20.00%
Drugs61.9020.00%
Other crime50.95150.00%
Possession of weapons40.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13885.86-6.76%
Shoplifting11821.869.26%
Public order6418.69-22.89%
Anti-social behaviour5810.14-42.00%
Other theft489.19-2.04%
Burglary267.6044.44%
Criminal damage and arson184.1212.50%
Robbery172.8570.00%
Bicycle theft172.696.25%
Theft from the person152.690.00%
Vehicle crime122.38-40.00%
Drugs51.90-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.790.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14894.1024.37%
Shoplifting10823.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour10017.1158.73%
Public order8315.8415.28%
Other theft4913.1513.95%
Vehicle crime207.76-13.04%
Burglary183.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.85-46.67%
Bicycle theft162.53-5.88%
Theft from the person152.530.00%
Robbery102.38-23.08%
Drugs61.58-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.95-20.00%
Other crime10.63-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13289.98-16.98%
Violence and sexual offences11920.91-1.65%
Public order7218.8541.18%
Anti-social behaviour6311.41-24.10%
Other theft439.9826.47%
Criminal damage and arson306.8136.36%
Burglary244.7560.00%
Vehicle crime233.8053.33%
Bicycle theft173.6441.67%
Theft from the person152.69150.00%
Robbery132.3830.00%
Drugs72.0675.00%
Other crime51.11-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.79400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15985.7035.90%
Violence and sexual offences12125.19-17.12%
Anti-social behaviour8319.1713.70%
Public order5113.15-8.93%
Other theft348.08-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson225.3922.22%
Burglary153.497.14%
Vehicle crime152.38-28.57%
Bicycle theft122.3871.43%
Robbery101.90-9.09%
Other crime81.58300.00%
Theft from the person61.2750.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14681.2736.45%
Shoplifting11723.1334.48%
Anti-social behaviour7318.53-12.05%
Public order5611.56-8.20%
Other theft358.87-7.89%
Vehicle crime215.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson183.33-18.18%
Burglary142.8516.67%
Robbery112.2257.14%
Bicycle theft71.74-22.22%
Possession of weapons51.1125.00%
Drugs40.79-20.00%
Theft from the person40.63-63.64%
Other crime20.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10773.03-25.69%
Shoplifting8716.95-2.25%
Anti-social behaviour8313.7823.88%
Public order6113.1532.61%
Other theft389.66-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson226.0229.41%
Burglary123.49-25.00%
Theft from the person111.90-38.89%
Vehicle crime91.7428.57%
Bicycle theft91.43-10.00%
Robbery71.43-12.50%
Other crime61.11500.00%
Drugs50.95-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.79-20.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14477.9418.03%
Shoplifting8922.8120.27%
Anti-social behaviour6714.10-20.24%
Other theft5810.6170.59%
Public order469.19-17.86%
Theft from the person187.2963.64%
Criminal damage and arson172.8513.33%
Burglary162.6914.29%
Bicycle theft102.53-9.09%
Robbery81.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.27-56.25%
Drugs61.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.95-54.55%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12275.09-6.15%
Anti-social behaviour8419.339.09%
Shoplifting7413.31-22.11%
Public order5611.72-25.33%
Other theft348.87-2.86%
Vehicle crime165.39-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson152.53-48.28%
Burglary142.38-30.00%
Robbery142.2216.67%
Theft from the person112.220.00%
Possession of weapons111.74120.00%
Bicycle theft111.74-47.62%
Drugs101.74233.33%
Other crime21.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13085.2320.37%
Shoplifting9520.5917.28%
Anti-social behaviour7715.0516.67%
Public order7512.2047.06%
Other theft3511.88-10.26%
Criminal damage and arson295.5426.09%
Bicycle theft214.59110.00%
Burglary203.3311.11%
Vehicle crime193.1746.15%
Robbery123.0171.43%
Theft from the person111.90120.00%
Other crime61.74100.00%
Possession of weapons50.9566.67%
Drugs30.79-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10868.280.00%
Shoplifting8117.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour6612.830.00%
Public order5110.460.00%
Other theft398.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.180.00%
Burglary183.640.00%
Vehicle crime132.850.00%
Bicycle theft102.060.00%
Robbery71.580.00%
Theft from the person51.110.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Other crime30.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1003 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202483
July 202491
June 202458
May 2024100
April 202463
March 202483
February 202473
January 202483
December 202367
November 202384
October 202377
September 202366

A total of 866 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 2024103
July 202460
June 202464
May 202483
April 202472
March 202451
February 202456
January 202461
December 202346
November 202356
October 202375
September 202351

A total of 168 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202420
June 202417
May 202410
April 202413
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 566 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202452
July 202451
June 202448
May 202449
April 202443
March 202434
February 202435
January 202438
December 202358
November 202334
October 202335
September 202339

A total of 1708 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 2024161
July 2024108
June 2024138
May 2024148
April 2024119
March 2024121
February 2024146
January 2024107
December 2023144
November 2023122
October 2023130
September 2023108

A total of 193 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202428
June 202417
May 202416
April 202417
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 1274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202483
July 202483
June 2024118
May 2024108
April 2024132
March 2024159
February 2024117
January 202487
December 202389
November 202374
October 202395
September 202381

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202422
June 202426
May 202418
April 202424
March 202415
February 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 291 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 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 202418
June 202418
May 202416
April 202430
March 202422
February 202418
January 202422
December 202317
November 202315
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 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 202412
June 202415
May 202415
April 202415
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 202318
November 202311
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202414
June 202412
May 202420
April 202423
March 202415
February 202421
January 20249
December 20237
November 202316
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 2LE 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. Parking Area
    Total24
    Vehicle crime7
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Callowhill Court
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Penn Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Bond Street
    Total13
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. York Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Upper Maudlin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
  • 24. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. B4051
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Queen Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1