TELEPHONE AVENUE, BS1 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 4BQ

TELEPHONE AVENUE, BS1 4BQ, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 488 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.10 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4BQ, encompassing approximately 7986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS1 4BQ area, explore the BS1 4BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (161) incidents (3.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (-6.02% decrease)
  • Public order: (70) incidents (-11.39% decrease)

BS1 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 92
  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29

TELEPHONE AVENUE, BS1 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16161.103.21%
Anti-social behaviour7820.16-6.02%
Public order709.77-11.39%
Other theft518.7715.91%
Shoplifting306.39-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson263.76-23.53%
Bicycle theft183.26-25.00%
Burglary142.2527.27%
Vehicle crime111.75-54.17%
Theft from the person111.3883.33%
Robbery71.38-61.11%
Drugs60.88-33.33%
Other crime50.75-58.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15669.4925.81%
Anti-social behaviour8319.53-13.54%
Public order7910.3954.90%
Shoplifting519.8910.87%
Other theft446.39-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson345.5178.95%
Vehicle crime244.2684.62%
Bicycle theft243.01-11.11%
Robbery183.0120.00%
Other crime122.25300.00%
Burglary111.50-31.25%
Drugs91.38-25.00%
Theft from the person61.13-45.45%
Possession of weapons40.75100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12460.23-1.59%
Anti-social behaviour9615.5365.52%
Public order5112.02-7.27%
Shoplifting466.39-2.13%
Other theft465.7615.00%
Bicycle theft275.7658.82%
Criminal damage and arson193.3858.33%
Burglary162.38-20.00%
Robbery152.0087.50%
Vehicle crime131.88-13.33%
Drugs121.63100.00%
Theft from the person111.5022.22%
Other crime31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12652.09-9.35%
Anti-social behaviour5815.78-23.68%
Public order557.267.84%
Shoplifting476.89-25.40%
Other theft405.898.11%
Burglary205.0125.00%
Bicycle theft172.50-26.09%
Vehicle crime152.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson121.88-33.33%
Theft from the person91.5028.57%
Robbery81.1314.29%
Drugs61.00-14.29%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13958.6012.10%
Anti-social behaviour7617.4024.59%
Shoplifting639.5228.57%
Public order517.89-3.77%
Other theft376.390.00%
Bicycle theft234.6327.78%
Vehicle crime212.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.63-5.26%
Burglary162.25-36.00%
Theft from the person72.00-50.00%
Robbery70.88-46.15%
Drugs70.88250.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12455.227.83%
Anti-social behaviour6115.53-10.29%
Public order537.643.92%
Shoplifting496.6488.46%
Other theft376.140.00%
Burglary254.6392.31%
Vehicle crime213.1361.54%
Criminal damage and arson192.6318.75%
Bicycle theft182.385.88%
Theft from the person142.25250.00%
Robbery131.7562.50%
Possession of weapons31.6350.00%
Other crime20.38-60.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11547.58-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour6814.4038.78%
Public order518.5130.77%
Other theft376.3932.14%
Shoplifting264.63-43.48%
Bicycle theft173.26240.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.1345.45%
Burglary132.00-7.14%
Vehicle crime131.63-38.10%
Robbery81.63-27.27%
Other crime51.00150.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Theft from the person40.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13847.2111.29%
Anti-social behaviour4917.28-22.22%
Shoplifting466.1484.00%
Public order395.76-15.22%
Other theft284.88-37.78%
Vehicle crime213.51133.33%
Burglary142.6327.27%
Robbery111.75120.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.38-21.43%
Drugs51.3825.00%
Bicycle theft50.63-66.67%
Theft from the person50.63-64.29%
Possession of weapons30.6350.00%
Other crime20.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12447.96-23.93%
Anti-social behaviour6315.53-1.56%
Public order467.890.00%
Other theft455.76-25.00%
Shoplifting255.63-24.24%
Bicycle theft153.1387.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.88-6.67%
Theft from the person141.75-22.22%
Burglary111.75-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.3828.57%
Other crime61.13500.00%
Robbery50.75-50.00%
Drugs40.63-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16356.3513.19%
Anti-social behaviour6420.41-26.44%
Other theft608.0153.85%
Public order467.5124.32%
Shoplifting335.76-17.50%
Theft from the person184.1380.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.25-11.76%
Burglary121.88-40.00%
Robbery101.50-33.33%
Drugs91.2512.50%
Bicycle theft81.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime71.00-58.82%
Possession of weapons40.88-50.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14458.2221.01%
Anti-social behaviour8718.0319.18%
Shoplifting4010.89-31.03%
Other theft395.01-11.36%
Public order374.88-37.29%
Bicycle theft204.63-20.00%
Burglary202.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.50-29.17%
Vehicle crime172.13-15.00%
Robbery152.137.14%
Theft from the person101.88-9.09%
Possession of weapons81.25100.00%
Drugs81.0014.29%
Other crime31.00-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11960.48-9.16%
Anti-social behaviour7314.90-1.35%
Public order599.1418.00%
Shoplifting587.39-10.77%
Other theft447.2662.96%
Bicycle theft255.5147.06%
Criminal damage and arson243.1333.33%
Vehicle crime203.0133.33%
Burglary202.50-4.76%
Robbery142.5055.56%
Theft from the person111.7522.22%
Drugs71.3840.00%
Other crime50.8866.67%
Possession of weapons40.63100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13155.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour7416.400.00%
Shoplifting659.270.00%
Public order508.140.00%
Other theft276.260.00%
Burglary213.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.630.00%
Bicycle theft172.250.00%
Vehicle crime152.130.00%
Theft from the person91.880.00%
Robbery91.130.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 930 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202483
July 202496
June 202458
May 202476
April 202461
March 202468
February 202449
January 202463
December 202364
November 202387
October 202373
September 202374

A total of 687 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202479
July 202451
June 202455
May 202451
April 202453
March 202451
February 202439
January 202446
December 202346
November 202337
October 202359
September 202350

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 202419
June 202412
May 202418
April 202419
March 202416
February 202411
January 202414
December 202315
November 202317
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 579 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202451
July 202446
June 202447
May 202463
April 202449
March 202426
February 202446
January 202425
December 202333
November 202340
October 202358
September 202365

A total of 1764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 135.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024156
July 2024124
June 2024126
May 2024139
April 2024124
March 2024115
February 2024138
January 2024124
December 2023163
November 2023144
October 2023119
September 2023131

A total of 535 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202444
July 202446
June 202440
May 202437
April 202437
March 202437
February 202428
January 202445
December 202360
November 202339
October 202344
September 202327

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202415
June 20248
May 20247
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 202315
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 213 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202416
June 202420
May 202416
April 202425
March 202413
February 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 202320
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
July 202413
June 202415
May 202421
April 202421
March 202413
February 202421
January 20249
December 20237
November 202317
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 234 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202427
June 202417
May 202423
April 202418
March 202417
February 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 202320
October 202325
September 202317

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202414
March 20244
February 20245
January 202414
December 202318
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total92
    Violence and sexual offences44
    Public order13
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Canon'S Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Augustine'S Parade
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Prince Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rupert Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Fairfax Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B4053
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 14. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pithay Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Queen Square
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Crow Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Newmarket Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1