MOLESWORTH DRIVE, BS13 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS13 9BQ

MOLESWORTH DRIVE, BS13 9BQ, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.04 per 1,000 population. This BS13 9BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS13 postcode area, which has experienced 549 crimes and a crime rate of 17.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS13 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS13 9BQ, encompassing approximately 3993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (62.96% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BS13 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheepscroft with total crimes: 13
  • Four Acres Close with total crimes: 11
  • Molesworth Drive with total crimes: 10

MOLESWORTH DRIVE, BS13 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.0462.96%
Public order1311.02116.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.26-33.33%
Other theft82.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-25.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.53-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour156.76114.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.76166.67%
Other theft62.000.00%
Public order61.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Possession of weapons41.000.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.5210.71%
Public order97.7680.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.770.00%
Other crime57.010.00%
Public order51.25-28.57%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-80.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.52-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour157.0187.50%
Public order73.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-57.14%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.5330.77%
Anti-social behaviour88.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.00250.00%
Public order51.75150.00%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.02-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour66.51500.00%
Drugs51.50150.00%
Vehicle crime51.25-28.57%
Public order21.25-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.03-5.56%
Public order98.5112.50%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-37.50%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-88.89%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.539.09%
Anti-social behaviour99.0250.00%
Public order82.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.0060.00%
Vehicle crime72.00133.33%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.7894.12%
Anti-social behaviour68.26-33.33%
Public order61.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.77-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson94.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.2512.50%
Public order22.25-77.78%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.270.00%
Public order96.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.250.00%
Other theft52.000.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 202427
June 202431
May 202428
April 202428
March 202434
February 202426
January 202434
December 202336
November 202333
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202415
June 20247
May 20243
April 202415
March 20248
February 20246
January 20241
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS13 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sheepscroft
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Four Acres Close
    Total11
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Molesworth Drive
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Culverwell Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Queen'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Innox Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Gatehouse Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Broad Oak Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Claypiece Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Newland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Arthurswood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Ashland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Taylor Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Newland Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Whiting Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hosey Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gatehouse Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spinney Croft
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Withywood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pesley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rodmead Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Doveswell Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Molesworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Leyland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Three Wells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1