COLSTON AVENUE, BS1 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 4ST

COLSTON AVENUE, BS1 4ST, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 505 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.56 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4ST, encompassing approximately 7587 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (170) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-2.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (71) incidents (-8.97% decrease)

BS1 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 98
  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30

COLSTON AVENUE, BS1 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17066.563.03%
Anti-social behaviour7722.41-2.53%
Public order7110.15-8.97%
Other theft539.3620.45%
Shoplifting316.99-41.51%
Criminal damage and arson254.09-26.47%
Bicycle theft193.30-9.52%
Vehicle crime132.50-43.48%
Burglary131.718.33%
Theft from the person121.7171.43%
Robbery81.58-55.56%
Drugs71.05-22.22%
Other crime50.92-58.33%
Possession of weapons10.66-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16573.6827.91%
Anti-social behaviour7921.75-15.96%
Public order7810.4150.00%
Shoplifting5310.2815.22%
Other theft446.99-2.22%
Criminal damage and arson345.8054.55%
Vehicle crime234.48109.09%
Bicycle theft213.03-22.22%
Robbery182.7720.00%
Burglary122.37-14.29%
Other crime121.58300.00%
Drugs91.58-18.18%
Theft from the person71.19-36.36%
Possession of weapons40.92100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12963.53-7.19%
Anti-social behaviour9417.0059.32%
Public order5212.39-7.14%
Shoplifting466.85-2.13%
Other theft456.0618.42%
Bicycle theft275.9358.82%
Criminal damage and arson223.5669.23%
Robbery152.90114.29%
Burglary141.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime111.85-38.89%
Drugs111.4583.33%
Theft from the person111.4522.22%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13956.94-4.79%
Anti-social behaviour5918.32-23.38%
Public order567.7814.29%
Shoplifting477.38-26.56%
Other theft386.198.57%
Burglary215.0123.53%
Vehicle crime182.77-18.18%
Bicycle theft172.37-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson132.24-31.58%
Theft from the person91.7128.57%
Robbery71.190.00%
Drugs60.92-14.29%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14663.137.35%
Anti-social behaviour7719.2420.31%
Shoplifting6410.1528.00%
Public order498.44-10.91%
Other theft356.46-5.41%
Bicycle theft264.6152.94%
Vehicle crime223.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.90-9.52%
Burglary172.50-26.09%
Theft from the person72.24-41.67%
Robbery70.92-46.15%
Drugs70.92250.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13659.9711.48%
Anti-social behaviour6417.93-8.57%
Public order558.445.77%
Shoplifting507.2585.19%
Other theft376.595.71%
Burglary234.88109.09%
Criminal damage and arson213.0310.53%
Vehicle crime202.7753.85%
Bicycle theft172.646.25%
Robbery132.2485.71%
Theft from the person121.71200.00%
Possession of weapons31.5850.00%
Other crime20.40-66.67%
Drugs20.26-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12251.27-18.12%
Anti-social behaviour7016.0827.27%
Public order529.2330.00%
Other theft356.859.38%
Shoplifting274.61-42.55%
Criminal damage and arson193.5658.33%
Bicycle theft162.50220.00%
Vehicle crime132.11-38.10%
Burglary111.71-21.43%
Robbery71.45-36.36%
Other crime60.92200.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Theft from the person40.66-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14952.8520.16%
Anti-social behaviour5519.64-15.38%
Shoplifting477.2595.83%
Public order406.19-24.53%
Other theft325.27-28.89%
Vehicle crime214.22162.50%
Burglary142.7755.56%
Criminal damage and arson121.85-14.29%
Robbery111.58120.00%
Drugs51.4525.00%
Bicycle theft50.66-66.67%
Theft from the person50.66-64.29%
Possession of weapons30.6650.00%
Other crime20.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12451.14-30.73%
Anti-social behaviour6516.340.00%
Public order538.5715.22%
Other theft456.99-23.73%
Shoplifting245.93-31.43%
Bicycle theft153.1687.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.98-6.67%
Theft from the person141.85-30.00%
Burglary91.85-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.1914.29%
Other crime61.05500.00%
Robbery50.79-54.55%
Drugs40.66-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17961.9524.31%
Anti-social behaviour6523.59-25.29%
Other theft598.5747.50%
Public order467.7831.43%
Shoplifting356.06-12.50%
Theft from the person204.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.64-11.76%
Robbery111.98-21.43%
Burglary111.45-31.25%
Drugs91.4528.57%
Bicycle theft81.19-55.56%
Vehicle crime71.05-53.33%
Possession of weapons40.92-55.56%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

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 offences14459.9713.39%
Anti-social behaviour8718.9814.47%
Other theft4011.47-6.98%
Shoplifting405.27-31.03%
Public order355.27-38.60%
Bicycle theft184.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.37-41.38%
Burglary162.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime152.11-31.82%
Robbery141.980.00%
Theft from the person101.85-9.09%
Possession of weapons91.32125.00%
Drugs71.190.00%
Other crime30.92-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12765.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour7616.740.00%
Shoplifting5810.020.00%
Public order577.640.00%
Other theft437.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson295.670.00%
Bicycle theft243.820.00%
Vehicle crime223.160.00%
Burglary202.900.00%
Robbery142.640.00%
Theft from the person111.850.00%
Drugs71.450.00%
Other crime50.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202444
July 202445
June 202438
May 202435
April 202437
March 202435
February 202432
January 202445
December 202359
November 202340
October 202343

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202411
June 202418
May 202422
April 202420
March 202413
February 202421
January 20248
December 20237
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 202414
December 202320
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 1730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 2024165
July 2024129
June 2024139
May 2024146
April 2024136
March 2024122
February 2024149
January 2024124
December 2023179
November 2023144
October 2023127

A total of 522 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202453
July 202446
June 202447
May 202464
April 202450
March 202427
February 202447
January 202424
December 202335
November 202340
October 202358

A total of 868 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202479
July 202494
June 202459
May 202477
April 202464
March 202470
February 202455
January 202465
December 202365
November 202387
October 202376

A total of 644 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202478
July 202452
June 202456
May 202449
April 202455
March 202452
February 202440
January 202453
December 202346
November 202335
October 202357

A total of 240 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202422
June 202413
May 202419
April 202421
March 202419
February 202412
January 202414
December 202315
November 202317
October 202329

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202415
June 20247
May 20247
April 202413
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202421
May 202417
April 202423
March 202411
February 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 213 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202427
June 202417
May 202426
April 202417
March 202416
February 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total98
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Shoplifting14
    Public order13
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    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
    Total30
    Vehicle crime7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    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. Upper Maudlin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
  • 19. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Queen Square
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 26. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 27. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 28. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Crow Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. College Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1