BS1 4QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 4QA

BS1 4QA, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 324 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.83 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS1 postcode area, which has experienced 1107 crimes and a crime rate of 57.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS1 4QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4QA, encompassing approximately 6132 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS1 4QA area, explore the BS1 4QA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS1 4QA area, visit the BS1 4QA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (3.08% increase)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)

BS1 4QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 37
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23

BS1 4QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9052.83-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour6714.683.08%
Public order4210.9335.48%
Other theft376.8527.59%
Bicycle theft226.0322.22%
Vehicle crime163.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.61-6.67%
Burglary92.28-18.18%
Shoplifting91.47-47.06%
Robbery81.47-20.00%
Drugs41.30-55.56%
Theft from the person40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11454.9517.53%
Anti-social behaviour6518.5975.68%
Public order3110.603.33%
Other theft295.05-6.45%
Bicycle theft184.730.00%
Shoplifting172.9441.67%
Criminal damage and arson152.7725.00%
Burglary112.450.00%
Robbery101.79233.33%
Drugs91.6380.00%
Vehicle crime81.47-11.11%
Theft from the person81.3060.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9744.195.43%
Anti-social behaviour3715.82-17.78%
Other theft316.0382.35%
Public order305.0511.11%
Bicycle theft184.89-21.74%
Shoplifting122.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.9620.00%
Burglary111.9637.50%
Vehicle crime91.79-35.71%
Drugs51.470.00%
Theft from the person50.82150.00%
Robbery30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9242.234.55%
Anti-social behaviour4515.009.76%
Public order277.34-10.00%
Bicycle theft234.40109.09%
Other theft173.75-15.00%
Vehicle crime142.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.2825.00%
Burglary81.63-46.67%
Shoplifting81.30-61.90%
Robbery61.30-14.29%
Drugs50.98150.00%
Theft from the person20.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8843.2141.94%
Anti-social behaviour4114.35-14.58%
Public order306.69-9.09%
Shoplifting214.895.00%
Other theft203.42-31.03%
Burglary153.26200.00%
Vehicle crime142.45180.00%
Bicycle theft112.2822.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.79-33.33%
Robbery71.300.00%
Theft from the person61.1450.00%
Drugs20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6238.97-31.11%
Anti-social behaviour4810.1160.00%
Public order337.8373.68%
Other theft295.3820.83%
Shoplifting204.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.2671.43%
Bicycle theft91.9650.00%
Robbery71.47-22.22%
Burglary51.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Theft from the person40.82-20.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9034.08-1.10%
Anti-social behaviour3014.68-28.57%
Other theft244.89-11.11%
Public order193.91-42.42%
Robbery93.1012.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.47133.33%
Burglary61.14-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.98-50.00%
Shoplifting50.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.8225.00%
Theft from the person50.82-44.44%
Drugs20.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9140.77-20.18%
Anti-social behaviour4214.84-10.64%
Public order336.8532.00%
Other theft275.38-30.77%
Bicycle theft124.4020.00%
Shoplifting101.96-44.44%
Theft from the person91.630.00%
Robbery81.47-11.11%
Burglary71.3040.00%
Drugs41.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11447.9426.67%
Anti-social behaviour4718.59-14.55%
Other theft397.6618.18%
Public order256.3647.06%
Shoplifting184.08-18.18%
Bicycle theft102.94-33.33%
Theft from the person91.6312.50%
Robbery91.4728.57%
Drugs61.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-50.00%
Burglary50.98-66.67%
Other crime30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9046.318.43%
Anti-social behaviour5514.6819.57%
Other theft338.9726.92%
Shoplifting225.38-21.43%
Public order173.59-57.50%
Burglary152.7715.38%
Bicycle theft152.457.14%
Criminal damage and arson122.4520.00%
Theft from the person81.9633.33%
Robbery71.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.14-58.33%
Drugs20.82-66.67%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8348.92-2.35%
Anti-social behaviour4613.53-28.12%
Public order407.5081.82%
Shoplifting286.52-34.88%
Other theft264.570.00%
Bicycle theft144.24-17.65%
Robbery142.28133.33%
Burglary132.280.00%
Vehicle crime122.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.96100.00%
Theft from the person61.63-25.00%
Drugs60.9850.00%
Possession of weapons10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8549.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour6413.860.00%
Shoplifting4310.440.00%
Other theft267.010.00%
Public order224.240.00%
Bicycle theft173.590.00%
Burglary132.770.00%
Vehicle crime82.120.00%
Theft from the person81.300.00%
Robbery61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.980.00%
Drugs40.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202418
June 202418
May 202423
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202429
June 202431
May 202417
April 202420
March 202429
February 202424
January 202427
December 202339
November 202333
October 202326
September 202326

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 202414
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 1096 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202490
July 2024114
June 202497
May 202492
April 202488
March 202462
February 202490
January 202491
December 2023114
November 202390
October 202383
September 202385

A total of 587 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 202465
June 202437
May 202445
April 202441
March 202448
February 202430
January 202442
December 202347
November 202355
October 202346
September 202364

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 349 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202431
June 202430
May 202427
April 202430
March 202433
February 202419
January 202433
December 202325
November 202317
October 202340
September 202322

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202415
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202315
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 202412
May 20248
April 202421
March 202420
February 20245
January 202410
December 202318
November 202322
October 202328
September 202343

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marsh Street
    Total37
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft4
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft5
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mark Lane
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 6. Ferry Terminal
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Augustine'S Parade
    Total15
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Unity Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Clare Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Explore Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Baldwin Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Canon'S Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Canons Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Coronation Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 17. Narrow Quay
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Redcliff Backs
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Little King Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Crow Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower Lamb Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pipe Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Deanery Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft1
  • 24. Queen Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. St Stephen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Denmark Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Middle Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 29. Lower College Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 30. King William Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1