BS1 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 4QY

BS1 4QY, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.49 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4QY, encompassing approximately 5895 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-22.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

BS1 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 39
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 29
  • Canon'S Road with total crimes: 26

BS1 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9547.495.56%
Anti-social behaviour5316.11-22.06%
Public order408.99-9.09%
Other theft296.78-9.38%
Bicycle theft214.92-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson133.568.33%
Burglary82.200.00%
Shoplifting51.360.00%
Robbery40.85-42.86%
Theft from the person40.680.00%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-84.21%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9054.28-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour6815.26-2.86%
Public order4411.5362.96%
Other theft327.460.00%
Bicycle theft225.4346.67%
Vehicle crime193.7372.73%
Criminal damage and arson123.22-7.69%
Burglary82.04-27.27%
Robbery71.36-12.50%
Drugs51.19-16.67%
Shoplifting50.85-50.00%
Theft from the person40.85-33.33%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11154.6115.62%
Anti-social behaviour7018.83118.75%
Other theft3211.876.67%
Public order275.433.85%
Bicycle theft154.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.5444.44%
Burglary112.2010.00%
Vehicle crime111.87175.00%
Shoplifting101.87-16.67%
Robbery81.70300.00%
Drugs61.36200.00%
Theft from the person61.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9641.724.35%
Anti-social behaviour3216.28-25.58%
Other theft305.4350.00%
Public order265.09-18.75%
Bicycle theft154.41-11.76%
Shoplifting122.5471.43%
Burglary102.0442.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.70-18.18%
Theft from the person61.53500.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-71.43%
Drugs20.68-60.00%
Robbery20.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9243.259.52%
Anti-social behaviour4315.604.88%
Public order327.2910.34%
Other theft205.43-9.09%
Bicycle theft173.3970.00%
Vehicle crime142.88-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson112.3710.00%
Shoplifting71.87-41.67%
Burglary71.19-41.67%
Drugs51.19150.00%
Robbery50.85-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.85-66.67%
Theft from the person10.17-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8443.4227.27%
Anti-social behaviour4114.25-10.87%
Public order296.95-12.12%
Other theft224.92-4.35%
Vehicle crime193.73216.67%
Shoplifting123.22-7.69%
Burglary122.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.040.00%
Bicycle theft101.7011.11%
Robbery61.70-14.29%
Theft from the person61.02100.00%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Drugs20.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6637.82-20.48%
Anti-social behaviour4611.1964.29%
Public order337.8094.12%
Other theft235.604.55%
Shoplifting133.90333.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.2066.67%
Bicycle theft91.7050.00%
Robbery71.53-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.19100.00%
Burglary41.02-50.00%
Theft from the person30.68-40.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8332.73-8.79%
Anti-social behaviour2814.08-30.00%
Other theft224.75-4.35%
Public order173.73-51.43%
Burglary82.8860.00%
Robbery81.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3620.00%
Bicycle theft61.02-33.33%
Theft from the person51.02-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.51-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Drugs10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9141.22-17.27%
Anti-social behaviour4015.43-4.76%
Public order356.7840.00%
Other theft235.94-34.29%
Shoplifting103.90-37.50%
Theft from the person91.70-25.00%
Bicycle theft91.53-10.00%
Robbery81.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-16.67%
Burglary50.8525.00%
Drugs40.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.6833.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11048.0029.41%
Anti-social behaviour4218.66-2.33%
Other theft357.1229.63%
Public order255.9478.57%
Shoplifting164.24-27.27%
Theft from the person122.71140.00%
Bicycle theft102.04-33.33%
Drugs81.70100.00%
Robbery71.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-40.00%
Burglary41.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.68-62.50%
Other crime30.5150.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8543.2513.33%
Anti-social behaviour4314.422.38%
Other theft277.298.00%
Shoplifting224.58-15.38%
Bicycle theft153.737.14%
Public order142.54-58.82%
Burglary122.379.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.0411.11%
Vehicle crime81.70-33.33%
Robbery71.36-22.22%
Theft from the person51.1925.00%
Drugs40.85-20.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7545.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour4212.720.00%
Public order347.120.00%
Shoplifting265.770.00%
Other theft254.410.00%
Bicycle theft144.240.00%
Vehicle crime122.370.00%
Burglary112.040.00%
Robbery91.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.530.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Theft from the person40.850.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202415
June 202415
May 202417
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202444
July 202427
June 202426
May 202432
April 202429
March 202433
February 202417
January 202435
December 202325
November 202314
October 202334

A total of 1078 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202490
July 2024111
June 202496
May 202492
April 202484
March 202466
February 202483
January 202491
December 2023110
November 202385
October 202375

A total of 320 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202432
June 202430
May 202420
April 202422
March 202423
February 202422
January 202423
December 202335
November 202327
October 202325

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 548 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202468
July 202470
June 202432
May 202443
April 202441
March 202446
February 202428
January 202440
December 202342
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 202411
June 20244
May 202414
April 202419
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 202412
March 202413
February 20243
January 202410
December 202316
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total39
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Canon'S Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total18
    Bicycle theft5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Prince Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 9. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Queen Square
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Redcliff Hill
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Explore Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crow Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Redcliffe Parade West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Little King Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King William Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. St Nicholas Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Stephen'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Redcliff Backs
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Portwall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Colston Parade
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Canons Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Middle Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Floating Harbour
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1