MERCHANTS QUAY, BS1 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 4RL

MERCHANTS QUAY, BS1 4RL, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.57 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4RL, encompassing approximately 4076 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (1.59% increase)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BS1 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canon'S Road with total crimes: 26
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

MERCHANTS QUAY, BS1 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6448.571.59%
Public order3715.7054.17%
Anti-social behaviour289.08-33.33%
Other theft216.8731.25%
Bicycle theft115.15-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson82.70-27.27%
Shoplifting81.96-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.96-57.89%
Robbery41.960.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6350.53-23.17%
Anti-social behaviour4215.4520.00%
Public order2410.3050.00%
Vehicle crime195.89137.50%
Other theft164.66-38.46%
Bicycle theft143.92-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.4310.00%
Shoplifting92.70-10.00%
Burglary32.21-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8254.7013.89%
Anti-social behaviour3520.11133.33%
Other theft268.5923.81%
Public order166.380.00%
Bicycle theft153.927.14%
Criminal damage and arson103.6866.67%
Shoplifting102.4542.86%
Burglary82.45700.00%
Vehicle crime81.9614.29%
Drugs41.960.00%
Robbery40.98-20.00%
Theft from the person30.98-25.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7242.687.46%
Other theft2117.6675.00%
Public order165.15-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour153.92-37.50%
Bicycle theft143.687.69%
Vehicle crime73.43-53.33%
Shoplifting71.72-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-25.00%
Robbery51.4766.67%
Theft from the person41.230.00%
Drugs40.9833.33%
Other crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6745.136.35%
Anti-social behaviour2416.43-31.43%
Public order195.8926.67%
Shoplifting184.665.88%
Vehicle crime154.4236.36%
Bicycle theft133.6830.00%
Other theft123.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.94-20.00%
Drugs31.960.00%
Robbery30.74-25.00%
Burglary20.74-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6346.858.62%
Anti-social behaviour3515.452.94%
Shoplifting178.59240.00%
Public order154.1725.00%
Vehicle crime113.68120.00%
Other theft102.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft102.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.4525.00%
Burglary62.45200.00%
Possession of weapons51.47400.00%
Robbery41.2333.33%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5838.767.41%
Anti-social behaviour3414.2354.55%
Other theft208.340.00%
Public order124.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.94100.00%
Bicycle theft61.96100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4766.67%
Shoplifting51.23-16.67%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5432.38-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour2213.25-31.25%
Other theft205.4011.11%
Public order94.91-60.87%
Shoplifting62.21-62.50%
Theft from the person51.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6243.42-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour3215.2114.29%
Public order237.85109.09%
Other theft185.64-25.00%
Shoplifting164.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.9250.00%
Vehicle crime51.47150.00%
Drugs41.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.98-57.14%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Robbery30.74-62.50%
Theft from the person10.74-83.33%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7046.3618.64%
Anti-social behaviour2817.1712.00%
Other theft246.8726.32%
Shoplifting125.89-40.00%
Public order112.94-15.38%
Robbery82.7060.00%
Bicycle theft71.96-41.67%
Drugs61.72100.00%
Theft from the person61.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-63.64%
Other crime40.98100.00%
Burglary40.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5945.629.26%
Anti-social behaviour2514.474.17%
Shoplifting206.13400.00%
Other theft194.9158.33%
Public order134.668.33%
Bicycle theft123.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.9457.14%
Vehicle crime82.70-33.33%
Burglary61.960.00%
Robbery51.47150.00%
Drugs31.23-50.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5437.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2413.250.00%
Other theft125.890.00%
Public order122.940.00%
Vehicle crime122.940.00%
Bicycle theft102.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.450.00%
Drugs61.720.00%
Burglary61.470.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202426
June 202421
May 202412
April 202410
March 202420
February 202420
January 202418
December 202324
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202424
July 202416
June 202416
May 202419
April 202415
March 202412
February 20249
January 202423
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 768 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202463
July 202482
June 202472
May 202467
April 202463
March 202458
February 202454
January 202462
December 202370
November 202359
October 202354

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202442
July 202435
June 202415
May 202424
April 202435
March 202434
February 202422
January 202432
December 202328
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202418
April 202417
March 20245
February 20246
January 202416
December 202312
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 20248
June 20247
May 202415
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canon'S Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Prince Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen Square
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redcliff Hill
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Burton Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Explore Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ship Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Redcliffe Parade West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Bedminster Parade
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 14. St John'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Little King Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King William Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Harbour Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Redcliff Backs
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Colston Parade
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Alpha Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 23. Lucky Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Canons Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Middle Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Floating Harbour
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Jubilee Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Boot Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1