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

Overview of Crime in BS1 4TR

COLSTON AVENUE, BS1 4TR, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 452 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.31 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4TR 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 4TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4TR, encompassing approximately 6816 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (-7.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-4.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (64) incidents (-17.95% decrease)

BS1 4TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 74
  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29

COLSTON AVENUE, BS1 4TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14966.31-7.45%
Anti-social behaviour7021.86-4.11%
Public order6410.27-17.95%
Other theft449.39-4.35%
Shoplifting336.45-37.74%
Criminal damage and arson254.84-26.47%
Bicycle theft143.67-26.32%
Vehicle crime122.05-25.00%
Burglary101.760.00%
Robbery91.47-50.00%
Theft from the person91.3212.50%
Drugs71.32-12.50%
Other crime51.03-58.33%
Possession of weapons10.73-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16179.2235.29%
Public order7823.6244.44%
Anti-social behaviour7311.44-12.05%
Shoplifting5310.7110.42%
Other theft467.7831.43%
Criminal damage and arson346.7570.00%
Bicycle theft194.99-5.00%
Robbery182.7928.57%
Vehicle crime162.6477.78%
Other crime122.35200.00%
Burglary101.76-23.08%
Theft from the person81.47-11.11%
Drugs81.1714.29%
Possession of weapons41.17300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11963.96-1.65%
Anti-social behaviour8317.4653.70%
Public order5412.18-5.26%
Shoplifting487.92-30.43%
Other theft357.04-10.26%
Bicycle theft205.1317.65%
Criminal damage and arson202.9317.65%
Robbery142.93100.00%
Burglary132.05-45.83%
Theft from the person91.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.32-35.71%
Drugs71.320.00%
Other crime41.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12164.69-19.33%
Shoplifting6917.75-2.82%
Public order5710.12-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour548.36-34.94%
Other theft397.922.63%
Burglary245.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.52-10.53%
Bicycle theft172.49-15.00%
Vehicle crime142.49-33.33%
Theft from the person122.0550.00%
Robbery71.760.00%
Drugs71.0375.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15074.6727.12%
Anti-social behaviour8322.0048.21%
Shoplifting7112.18-26.80%
Public order6910.4218.97%
Other theft3810.128.57%
Vehicle crime215.575.00%
Bicycle theft203.0817.65%
Criminal damage and arson192.93-17.39%
Burglary162.79-27.27%
Theft from the person82.35-33.33%
Robbery71.17-30.00%
Drugs41.03100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11869.682.61%
Shoplifting9717.31-17.09%
Public order5814.233.57%
Anti-social behaviour568.51-13.85%
Other theft358.226.06%
Criminal damage and arson235.1321.05%
Burglary223.37144.44%
Vehicle crime203.2342.86%
Bicycle theft172.9321.43%
Theft from the person122.49200.00%
Robbery101.7642.86%
Possession of weapons31.47200.00%
Other crime20.44-71.43%
Drugs20.29-60.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11768.3672.06%
Violence and sexual offences11517.16-16.06%
Anti-social behaviour6516.8710.17%
Public order569.5427.27%
Other theft338.2222.22%
Criminal damage and arson194.8411.76%
Vehicle crime142.79-26.32%
Bicycle theft142.05250.00%
Burglary92.05-25.00%
Robbery71.32-36.36%
Other crime71.03133.33%
Drugs51.0325.00%
Theft from the person40.73300.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13759.8533.01%
Shoplifting6820.1028.30%
Anti-social behaviour599.98-6.35%
Public order448.66-18.52%
Other theft276.45-27.03%
Vehicle crime193.96171.43%
Criminal damage and arson172.7930.77%
Burglary122.4950.00%
Robbery111.7637.50%
Drugs41.6133.33%
Bicycle theft40.59-69.23%
Other crime30.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.29-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10356.19-37.95%
Anti-social behaviour6315.1112.50%
Public order549.2414.89%
Shoplifting537.923.92%
Other theft377.78-30.19%
Criminal damage and arson135.43-13.33%
Bicycle theft131.9144.44%
Theft from the person131.91-13.33%
Robbery81.910.00%
Burglary81.17100.00%
Vehicle crime71.170.00%
Other crime61.030.00%
Drugs30.88-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16664.5518.57%
Anti-social behaviour5624.35-28.21%
Other theft538.2276.67%
Shoplifting517.78-3.77%
Public order477.486.82%
Criminal damage and arson156.8915.38%
Theft from the person152.2050.00%
Bicycle theft92.20-40.00%
Robbery81.32-38.46%
Drugs71.17-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.03-46.15%
Burglary41.03-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.59-77.78%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14065.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour7820.5421.88%
Shoplifting5311.44-23.19%
Public order447.78-31.25%
Other theft306.45-21.05%
Bicycle theft154.40-37.50%
Burglary142.20-17.65%
Robbery132.05-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson131.91-53.57%
Vehicle crime131.91-35.00%
Theft from the person101.91-9.09%
Drugs91.47200.00%
Possession of weapons91.32125.00%
Other crime31.32-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12070.560.00%
Shoplifting6917.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour6410.120.00%
Public order649.390.00%
Other theft389.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson285.570.00%
Bicycle theft244.110.00%
Vehicle crime203.520.00%
Burglary172.930.00%
Robbery142.490.00%
Theft from the person112.050.00%
Other crime51.610.00%
Possession of weapons40.730.00%
Drugs30.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 804 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202473
July 202483
June 202454
May 202483
April 202456
March 202465
February 202459
January 202463
December 202356
November 202378
October 202364

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 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 202420
June 202417
May 202419
April 202423
March 202419
February 202417
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202328

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 455 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202446
July 202435
June 202439
May 202438
April 202435
March 202433
February 202427
January 202437
December 202353
November 202330
October 202338

A total of 689 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202478
July 202454
June 202457
May 202469
April 202458
March 202456
February 202444
January 202454
December 202347
November 202344
October 202364

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202414
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 782 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202453
July 202448
June 202469
May 202471
April 202497
March 2024117
February 202468
January 202453
December 202351
November 202353
October 202369

A total of 1599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024161
July 2024119
June 2024121
May 2024150
April 2024118
March 2024115
February 2024137
January 2024103
December 2023166
November 2023140
October 2023120

A total of 186 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202420
June 202417
May 202420
April 202417
March 202414
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 202414
May 202421
April 202420
March 202414
February 202419
January 20247
December 20237
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202412
March 20244
February 20241
January 202413
December 202315
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202416
April 202422
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 20234
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total74
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Shoplifting14
    Public order11
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    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. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 13. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pithay Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Marlborough Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1