BS1 3BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 3BF

BS1 3BF, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 365 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 215.89 per 1,000 population. This BS1 3BF 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 3BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 3BF, encompassing approximately 1690 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS1 3BF area, explore the BS1 3BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (62) incidents (-19.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (5.17% increase)

BS1 3BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • The Horsefair with total crimes: 25
  • Callowhill Court with total crimes: 23

BS1 3BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93215.89-22.50%
Public order6255.01-19.48%
Anti-social behaviour6136.675.17%
Shoplifting3336.08-38.89%
Other theft3119.52-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson1818.34-18.18%
Robbery1610.650.00%
Bicycle theft149.46-6.67%
Burglary128.28-33.33%
Drugs77.10-36.36%
Vehicle crime64.14-57.14%
Theft from the person53.5566.67%
Other crime42.960.00%
Possession of weapons32.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120264.3921.21%
Public order7770.9857.14%
Anti-social behaviour5845.54-17.14%
Shoplifting5434.311.89%
Other theft3231.94-28.89%
Criminal damage and arson2218.9337.50%
Burglary1813.0138.46%
Robbery1610.650.00%
Bicycle theft159.46-44.44%
Vehicle crime148.87-6.67%
Drugs118.2883.33%
Other crime46.51100.00%
Theft from the person32.37-76.92%
Possession of weapons31.77-57.14%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99254.92-1.00%
Anti-social behaviour7058.5652.17%
Shoplifting5341.40-44.79%
Public order4931.3522.50%
Other theft4528.9860.71%
Bicycle theft2726.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1615.976.67%
Robbery169.460.00%
Vehicle crime159.4615.38%
Theft from the person138.8744.44%
Burglary137.6918.18%
Possession of weapons77.69-12.50%
Drugs64.14200.00%
Other crime23.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100234.81-6.54%
Shoplifting9659.1539.13%
Anti-social behaviour4656.78-31.34%
Public order4027.21-28.57%
Other theft2823.66-30.00%
Robbery1616.56166.67%
Criminal damage and arson159.46-6.25%
Vehicle crime138.87-27.78%
Burglary117.6922.22%
Bicycle theft96.5112.50%
Theft from the person95.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons85.320.00%
Other crime44.73300.00%
Drugs22.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107249.0118.89%
Shoplifting6963.29-36.70%
Anti-social behaviour6740.81123.33%
Public order5639.637.69%
Other theft4033.125.26%
Vehicle crime1823.66-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.650.00%
Theft from the person129.4633.33%
Burglary97.1012.50%
Possession of weapons85.32100.00%
Bicycle theft84.7314.29%
Robbery64.73-14.29%
Drugs43.55-66.67%
Other crime12.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109240.14-23.24%
Violence and sexual offences9064.47-18.18%
Public order5253.2323.81%
Other theft3830.7652.00%
Anti-social behaviour3022.48-44.44%
Vehicle crime2017.7481.82%
Criminal damage and arson1611.83-27.27%
Drugs129.46200.00%
Theft from the person97.1050.00%
Burglary85.32-33.33%
Robbery74.73-12.50%
Bicycle theft74.1475.00%
Other crime44.140.00%
Possession of weapons42.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting142264.9857.78%
Violence and sexual offences11083.9946.67%
Anti-social behaviour5465.06-20.59%
Public order4231.94-14.29%
Other theft2524.844.17%
Criminal damage and arson2214.7922.22%
Burglary1213.0171.43%
Vehicle crime117.1010.00%
Robbery86.5114.29%
Theft from the person64.7320.00%
Other crime43.550.00%
Bicycle theft42.37-50.00%
Drugs42.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting90222.9820.00%
Violence and sexual offences7553.23-17.58%
Anti-social behaviour6844.36-8.11%
Public order4940.22-9.26%
Other theft2428.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.20-28.00%
Vehicle crime1010.6525.00%
Drugs85.9133.33%
Bicycle theft84.73300.00%
Burglary74.73-22.22%
Robbery74.14-22.22%
Theft from the person54.14-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.960.00%
Other crime42.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91231.8610.98%
Shoplifting7553.824.17%
Anti-social behaviour7444.3632.14%
Public order5443.7745.95%
Criminal damage and arson2531.94-3.85%
Other theft2414.79-29.41%
Robbery914.2028.57%
Burglary95.32-30.77%
Vehicle crime85.32-20.00%
Theft from the person74.73-36.36%
Drugs64.14-14.29%
Other crime43.55100.00%
Possession of weapons42.370.00%
Bicycle theft22.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82217.0718.84%
Shoplifting7248.5041.18%
Anti-social behaviour5642.595.66%
Public order3733.12-28.85%
Other theft3421.889.68%
Criminal damage and arson2620.11116.67%
Burglary1315.3844.44%
Theft from the person117.6922.22%
Vehicle crime106.5111.11%
Drugs75.91-22.22%
Robbery74.14-41.67%
Bicycle theft64.14-45.45%
Possession of weapons43.55-60.00%
Other crime22.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69200.51-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour5340.8110.42%
Public order5231.35-1.89%
Shoplifting5130.76-8.93%
Other theft3130.1663.16%
Criminal damage and arson1218.34-29.41%
Robbery127.10-14.29%
Bicycle theft117.10-26.67%
Possession of weapons106.51150.00%
Burglary95.9112.50%
Vehicle crime95.32-18.18%
Drugs95.3280.00%
Theft from the person95.3280.00%
Other crime25.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93207.010.00%
Shoplifting5655.010.00%
Public order5333.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4831.350.00%
Other theft1928.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1711.240.00%
Bicycle theft1510.050.00%
Robbery148.870.00%
Vehicle crime118.280.00%
Burglary86.510.00%
Drugs54.730.00%
Theft from the person52.960.00%
Possession of weapons42.960.00%
Other crime22.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202415
June 202413
May 202418
April 202420
March 202411
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 1129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 2024120
July 202499
June 2024100
May 2024107
April 202490
March 2024110
February 202475
January 202491
December 202382
November 202369
October 202393

A total of 685 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202458
July 202470
June 202446
May 202467
April 202430
March 202454
February 202468
January 202474
December 202356
November 202353
October 202348

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202416
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202422
February 202418
January 202425
December 202326
November 202312
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 623 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202477
July 202449
June 202440
May 202456
April 202452
March 202442
February 202449
January 202454
December 202337
November 202352
October 202353

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 202445
June 202428
May 202440
April 202438
March 202425
February 202424
January 202424
December 202334
November 202331
October 202319

A total of 900 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202454
July 202453
June 202496
May 202469
April 2024109
March 2024142
February 202490
January 202475
December 202372
November 202351
October 202356

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202427
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 3BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. The Horsefair
    Total25
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Callowhill Court
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Penn Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Broad Weir
    Total14
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total13
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Old Market Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Newgate
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Fairfax Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Bishop Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Wade Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lawford Street
    Total10
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moon Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lamb Street
    Total9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. York Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. B4051
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wilder Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Great George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Queen Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Bishop Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Jacob Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Great Ann Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Champion Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Tower Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Marybush Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1