BS1 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 2LY

BS1 2LY, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 354 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.35 per 1,000 population. This BS1 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 2LY, encompassing approximately 4351 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (65) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

BS1 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 51
  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • The Horsefair with total crimes: 25

BS1 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12081.35-9.09%
Public order6527.5818.18%
Anti-social behaviour3814.94-5.00%
Shoplifting318.73-48.33%
Other theft307.12-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson236.89-25.81%
Vehicle crime145.29-12.50%
Robbery113.2210.00%
Bicycle theft72.53-53.33%
Drugs51.6166.67%
Burglary41.15-63.64%
Theft from the person40.9233.33%
Other crime20.92-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13297.2065.00%
Shoplifting6030.3327.66%
Public order5513.793.77%
Anti-social behaviour4012.64-4.76%
Other theft339.1917.86%
Criminal damage and arson317.58138.46%
Vehicle crime167.1245.45%
Bicycle theft153.680.00%
Burglary113.4557.14%
Other crime102.53150.00%
Robbery102.3011.11%
Possession of weapons42.300.00%
Theft from the person30.92-57.14%
Drugs30.6950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8073.08-9.09%
Public order5318.383.92%
Shoplifting4712.18-35.62%
Anti-social behaviour4210.8013.51%
Other theft289.65-6.67%
Bicycle theft156.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.45-7.14%
Vehicle crime112.99-15.38%
Robbery92.530.00%
Theft from the person72.07-22.22%
Burglary71.61-65.00%
Other crime41.61100.00%
Drugs20.92-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8883.19-26.67%
Shoplifting7320.224.29%
Public order5116.78-17.74%
Anti-social behaviour3711.72-30.19%
Other theft308.50-3.23%
Burglary206.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.60-17.65%
Vehicle crime133.22-38.10%
Bicycle theft102.99-23.08%
Robbery92.30125.00%
Theft from the person92.070.00%
Drugs52.07-28.57%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12096.7433.33%
Shoplifting7027.58-22.22%
Public order6216.0958.97%
Anti-social behaviour5314.2551.43%
Other theft3112.1840.91%
Vehicle crime217.12-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson174.83-22.73%
Bicycle theft133.910.00%
Burglary102.99-37.50%
Theft from the person92.30-10.00%
Drugs72.0775.00%
Robbery41.61-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.9250.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9086.17-14.29%
Shoplifting9020.68-21.74%
Public order3920.6811.43%
Anti-social behaviour358.96-22.22%
Vehicle crime238.0491.67%
Criminal damage and arson225.2946.67%
Other theft225.06-8.33%
Burglary165.0633.33%
Bicycle theft133.6885.71%
Theft from the person102.99400.00%
Robbery72.30133.33%
Drugs41.61-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Other crime20.46-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11589.3943.75%
Violence and sexual offences10526.43-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour4524.130.00%
Public order3510.34-31.37%
Other theft248.049.09%
Criminal damage and arson155.52-16.67%
Burglary123.45200.00%
Vehicle crime122.76-47.83%
Other crime82.76100.00%
Bicycle theft71.8440.00%
Drugs51.61-16.67%
Robbery31.15-40.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11286.8655.56%
Shoplifting8025.7442.86%
Public order5118.3859.38%
Anti-social behaviour4511.72-6.25%
Vehicle crime2310.3464.29%
Other theft225.29-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson185.060.00%
Drugs64.14100.00%
Bicycle theft51.38-16.67%
Robbery51.15-28.57%
Other crime41.15-33.33%
Burglary40.92-50.00%
Theft from the person20.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7270.78-28.71%
Shoplifting5616.5512.00%
Anti-social behaviour4812.8729.73%
Public order3211.03-3.03%
Other theft307.35-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson186.8928.57%
Vehicle crime144.1455.56%
Burglary83.2260.00%
Robbery71.8416.67%
Bicycle theft61.6150.00%
Theft from the person61.38-50.00%
Other crime61.38500.00%
Drugs31.38-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10172.39-7.34%
Shoplifting5023.2113.64%
Anti-social behaviour3711.49-24.49%
Public order338.50-19.51%
Other theft327.5852.38%
Criminal damage and arson147.35-17.65%
Theft from the person123.22140.00%
Vehicle crime92.76-35.71%
Drugs82.07-11.11%
Robbery61.84-33.33%
Burglary51.38-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.15-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.92-66.67%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10979.5113.54%
Anti-social behaviour4925.0525.64%
Shoplifting4411.26-12.00%
Public order4110.11-24.07%
Other theft219.42-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.83-41.38%
Vehicle crime143.91-6.67%
Robbery93.2212.50%
Drugs92.07200.00%
Bicycle theft92.07-52.63%
Possession of weapons92.07200.00%
Burglary82.07-50.00%
Theft from the person51.84-28.57%
Other crime21.15-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9684.800.00%
Public order5422.060.00%
Shoplifting5012.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour3911.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson298.960.00%
Other theft256.660.00%
Bicycle theft195.740.00%
Burglary164.370.00%
Vehicle crime153.680.00%
Robbery83.450.00%
Theft from the person71.840.00%
Other crime51.610.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202440
July 202442
June 202437
May 202453
April 202435
March 202445
February 202445
January 202448
December 202337
November 202349
October 202339

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202411
June 202413
May 202421
April 202423
March 202412
February 202423
January 202414
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 328 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
July 202428
June 202430
May 202431
April 202422
March 202424
February 202422
January 202430
December 202332
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202413
June 202414
May 202417
April 202422
March 202415
February 202418
January 202418
December 202314
November 202317
October 202329

A total of 1225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 2024132
July 202480
June 202488
May 2024120
April 202490
March 2024105
February 2024112
January 202472
December 2023101
November 2023109
October 202396

A total of 571 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202455
July 202453
June 202451
May 202462
April 202439
March 202435
February 202451
January 202432
December 202333
November 202341
October 202354

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 123 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202415
June 202410
May 202413
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 202420
May 202410
April 202416
March 202412
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 766 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202460
July 202447
June 202473
May 202470
April 202490
March 2024115
February 202480
January 202456
December 202350
November 202344
October 202350

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting13
    Public order8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. The Horsefair
    Total25
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rupert Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Fairfax Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moon Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pithay Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Upper Maudlin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
  • 15. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lower Gay Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. B4051
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Montague Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hillgrove Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 23. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 25. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 26. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 27. Newmarket Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kingsdown Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. King Square Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Earl Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1