BS1 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 3DF

BS1 3DF, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 471 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 141.08 per 1,000 population. This BS1 3DF 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 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 3DF, encompassing approximately 3338 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-14.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (86) incidents (-9.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (-15.58% decrease)

BS1 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 51
  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34

BS1 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125141.08-14.38%
Public order8637.44-9.47%
Anti-social behaviour6525.76-15.58%
Shoplifting4919.47-44.32%
Other theft3914.682.63%
Criminal damage and arson2311.68-28.12%
Robbery196.89-5.00%
Vehicle crime155.69-31.82%
Bicycle theft154.49-6.25%
Burglary144.49-6.67%
Theft from the person84.19100.00%
Drugs62.40-33.33%
Other crime51.80-61.54%
Possession of weapons21.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146173.4337.74%
Public order9543.7355.74%
Shoplifting8828.466.02%
Anti-social behaviour7726.36-9.41%
Other theft3823.06-22.45%
Criminal damage and arson3211.3877.78%
Vehicle crime229.5857.14%
Robbery206.5911.11%
Bicycle theft165.99-50.00%
Burglary154.79-16.67%
Other crime134.49160.00%
Drugs93.8912.50%
Possession of weapons42.70-33.33%
Theft from the person41.20-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106154.86-2.75%
Anti-social behaviour8531.7532.81%
Shoplifting8325.46-35.66%
Public order6124.8610.91%
Other theft4918.276.52%
Bicycle theft3214.68146.15%
Criminal damage and arson189.5812.50%
Burglary185.3912.50%
Robbery185.39-5.26%
Theft from the person145.3927.27%
Vehicle crime144.19-26.32%
Drugs84.19166.67%
Possession of weapons62.40-25.00%
Other crime51.8025.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129153.3611.21%
Violence and sexual offences10938.64-15.50%
Anti-social behaviour6432.65-14.67%
Public order5519.17-30.38%
Other theft4616.47-6.12%
Vehicle crime1913.78-9.52%
Robbery195.69111.11%
Criminal damage and arson165.696.67%
Burglary164.7960.00%
Bicycle theft134.79-18.75%
Theft from the person113.89-15.38%
Possession of weapons83.2933.33%
Other crime42.40100.00%
Drugs31.20-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129163.2417.27%
Shoplifting11638.64-18.88%
Public order7934.7521.54%
Anti-social behaviour7523.6670.45%
Other theft4922.4628.95%
Vehicle crime2114.68-27.59%
Bicycle theft166.2960.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.79-25.00%
Theft from the person134.49-7.14%
Burglary103.89-28.57%
Robbery93.00-18.18%
Possession of weapons62.7020.00%
Drugs51.80-54.55%
Other crime21.50-60.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting143155.45-6.54%
Violence and sexual offences11042.83-3.51%
Public order6532.9551.16%
Anti-social behaviour4419.47-34.33%
Other theft3813.1811.76%
Vehicle crime2911.3893.33%
Criminal damage and arson208.69-20.00%
Burglary145.99-17.65%
Theft from the person144.19180.00%
Robbery114.1937.50%
Drugs113.29120.00%
Bicycle theft103.29-9.09%
Other crime53.00-28.57%
Possession of weapons51.50150.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting153151.5620.47%
Violence and sexual offences11445.832.70%
Anti-social behaviour6734.15-18.29%
Public order4320.07-23.21%
Other theft3412.889.68%
Criminal damage and arson2510.184.17%
Burglary177.4970.00%
Vehicle crime155.09-34.78%
Bicycle theft114.4957.14%
Robbery83.29-11.11%
Other crime72.4075.00%
Drugs52.10-37.50%
Theft from the person51.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127150.0641.11%
Violence and sexual offences11138.0412.12%
Anti-social behaviour8233.25-6.82%
Public order5624.56-8.20%
Other theft3116.77-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson249.29-17.24%
Vehicle crime237.1976.92%
Burglary106.8942.86%
Robbery93.0012.50%
Drugs82.7033.33%
Bicycle theft72.4040.00%
Theft from the person52.100.00%
Other crime41.50-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.20-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99136.58-2.94%
Shoplifting9029.653.45%
Anti-social behaviour8826.9646.67%
Public order6126.3632.61%
Other theft3218.27-21.95%
Criminal damage and arson299.5845.00%
Vehicle crime138.698.33%
Robbery83.890.00%
Burglary72.40-61.11%
Other crime72.10250.00%
Possession of weapons62.1020.00%
Drugs61.800.00%
Theft from the person51.80-58.33%
Bicycle theft51.50-28.57%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102127.605.15%
Shoplifting8730.5542.62%
Anti-social behaviour6026.06-23.08%
Public order4617.97-28.12%
Other theft4113.7820.59%
Criminal damage and arson2012.2811.11%
Burglary185.9963.64%
Theft from the person125.399.09%
Vehicle crime123.59-33.33%
Robbery83.59-57.89%
Bicycle theft72.40-46.15%
Drugs62.10-45.45%
Possession of weapons51.80-54.55%
Other crime21.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97134.19-17.09%
Anti-social behaviour7829.0527.87%
Public order6423.36-12.33%
Shoplifting6119.17-26.51%
Other theft3418.2736.00%
Robbery1910.1818.75%
Criminal damage and arson185.69-28.00%
Vehicle crime185.395.88%
Bicycle theft135.39-31.58%
Drugs113.8983.33%
Burglary113.29-8.33%
Theft from the person113.2937.50%
Possession of weapons113.29266.67%
Other crime23.29-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117140.7818.18%
Shoplifting8335.0422.06%
Public order7324.86108.57%
Anti-social behaviour6121.877.02%
Criminal damage and arson2518.2713.64%
Other theft257.49-30.56%
Bicycle theft197.49111.11%
Vehicle crime175.6941.67%
Robbery165.0960.00%
Burglary124.79-7.69%
Theft from the person83.5960.00%
Drugs62.40-25.00%
Other crime51.8066.67%
Possession of weapons31.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99114.720.00%
Shoplifting6829.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour5720.370.00%
Other theft3617.070.00%
Public order3510.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson2210.480.00%
Burglary136.590.00%
Vehicle crime123.890.00%
Robbery103.590.00%
Bicycle theft93.000.00%
Drugs82.700.00%
Possession of weapons62.400.00%
Theft from the person51.800.00%
Other crime31.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202432
July 202418
June 202416
May 202415
April 202420
March 202425
February 202424
January 202429
December 202320
November 202318
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 903 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202477
July 202485
June 202464
May 202475
April 202444
March 202467
February 202482
January 202488
December 202360
November 202378
October 202361
September 202357

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 202411
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202414
June 202419
May 202421
April 202429
March 202415
February 202423
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 819 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202495
July 202461
June 202455
May 202479
April 202465
March 202443
February 202456
January 202461
December 202346
November 202364
October 202373
September 202335

A total of 1464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024146
July 2024106
June 2024109
May 2024129
April 2024110
March 2024114
February 2024111
January 202499
December 2023102
November 202397
October 2023117
September 202399

A total of 173 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202432
June 202413
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 202313
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 492 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 202449
June 202446
May 202449
April 202438
March 202434
February 202431
January 202432
December 202341
November 202334
October 202325
September 202336

A total of 1277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202488
July 202483
June 2024129
May 2024116
April 2024143
March 2024153
February 2024127
January 202490
December 202387
November 202361
October 202383
September 202368

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202414
June 202411
May 202413
April 202414
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 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 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 174 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202418
June 202419
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202319
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202418
June 202416
May 202410
April 202414
March 202417
February 202410
January 20247
December 202318
November 202311
October 202312
September 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. The Horsefair
    Total25
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Callowhill Court
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total20
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Penn Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Broad Weir
    Total14
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rupert Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total13
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Old Market Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Moon Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. York Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. B4051
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Wilder Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Great George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Queen Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Jacob Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Great Ann Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Champion Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Tower Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1