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

Overview of Crime in BS1 4UA

COLSTON AVENUE, BS1 4UA, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 460 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.63 per 1,000 population. This BS1 4UA 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 4UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 4UA, encompassing approximately 7009 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (154) incidents (-1.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (1.39% increase)
  • Public order: (66) incidents (-9.59% decrease)

BS1 4UA 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 4UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15465.63-1.91%
Anti-social behaviour7321.971.39%
Public order6610.41-9.59%
Other theft459.42-6.25%
Shoplifting316.42-39.22%
Criminal damage and arson234.42-32.35%
Bicycle theft143.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime122.00-29.41%
Theft from the person111.7157.14%
Burglary111.5710.00%
Robbery81.57-55.56%
Drugs61.14-25.00%
Other crime50.86-58.33%
Possession of weapons10.71-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15775.9027.64%
Public order7322.4037.74%
Anti-social behaviour7210.41-12.20%
Shoplifting5110.2710.87%
Other theft487.2823.08%
Criminal damage and arson346.8554.55%
Bicycle theft214.850.00%
Robbery183.0050.00%
Vehicle crime172.5788.89%
Other crime122.43300.00%
Burglary101.71-33.33%
Drugs81.430.00%
Theft from the person71.14-12.50%
Possession of weapons41.00300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12363.06-5.38%
Anti-social behaviour8217.5546.43%
Public order5311.70-3.64%
Shoplifting467.56-4.17%
Other theft396.568.33%
Criminal damage and arson225.5637.50%
Bicycle theft213.1410.53%
Burglary153.00-28.57%
Robbery122.1471.43%
Vehicle crime91.71-35.71%
Theft from the person81.28-20.00%
Drugs81.1414.29%
Other crime31.1450.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13060.21-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour5618.55-25.33%
Public order557.99-1.79%
Shoplifting487.85-28.36%
Other theft366.850.00%
Burglary215.1431.25%
Bicycle theft193.00-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson162.71-15.79%
Vehicle crime142.28-22.22%
Theft from the person102.0042.86%
Robbery71.43-22.22%
Drugs71.0040.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
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 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15068.9115.38%
Anti-social behaviour7521.4038.89%
Shoplifting6710.7031.37%
Public order569.567.69%
Other theft367.995.88%
Bicycle theft225.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.14-17.39%
Vehicle crime182.71-10.00%
Burglary162.57-27.27%
Robbery92.28-30.77%
Theft from the person71.28-46.15%
Drugs51.00150.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13062.9215.04%
Anti-social behaviour5418.55-15.62%
Public order527.70-1.89%
Shoplifting517.4288.89%
Other theft347.28-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson234.859.52%
Bicycle theft223.2857.14%
Burglary223.14144.44%
Vehicle crime203.1453.85%
Robbery132.8585.71%
Theft from the person131.85225.00%
Possession of weapons31.85200.00%
Other crime20.43-66.67%
Drugs20.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11352.93-19.86%
Anti-social behaviour6416.1216.36%
Public order539.1326.19%
Other theft357.5640.00%
Shoplifting274.99-44.90%
Criminal damage and arson213.8516.67%
Bicycle theft143.00180.00%
Vehicle crime132.00-31.58%
Burglary91.85-25.00%
Robbery71.28-36.36%
Other crime61.00100.00%
Theft from the person40.8633.33%
Drugs40.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14155.6439.60%
Anti-social behaviour5520.12-11.29%
Shoplifting497.8596.00%
Public order426.99-12.50%
Other theft255.99-37.50%
Vehicle crime193.57216.67%
Criminal damage and arson182.7150.00%
Burglary122.5733.33%
Robbery111.7183.33%
Bicycle theft51.57-64.29%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Other crime30.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.4350.00%
Theft from the person30.43-76.92%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10149.36-43.89%
Anti-social behaviour6214.416.90%
Public order488.859.09%
Other theft406.85-29.82%
Shoplifting255.71-30.56%
Bicycle theft143.5755.56%
Theft from the person132.00-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.85-14.29%
Burglary91.71125.00%
Robbery61.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.86-14.29%
Other crime60.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Drugs20.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18063.0615.38%
Anti-social behaviour5825.68-27.50%
Other theft578.2778.12%
Public order448.1312.82%
Shoplifting366.28-18.18%
Theft from the person155.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.14-12.50%
Bicycle theft92.00-40.00%
Drugs81.2814.29%
Robbery81.14-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.14-50.00%
Burglary41.00-73.33%
Possession of weapons20.57-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15664.2022.83%
Anti-social behaviour8022.2623.08%
Shoplifting4411.41-26.67%
Public order396.28-38.10%
Other theft325.56-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson164.57-38.46%
Bicycle theft152.28-42.31%
Burglary152.14-11.76%
Vehicle crime142.14-22.22%
Robbery112.00-21.43%
Theft from the person101.570.00%
Possession of weapons81.43100.00%
Drugs71.1475.00%
Other crime31.00-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12768.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour6518.120.00%
Public order639.270.00%
Shoplifting608.990.00%
Other theft428.560.00%
Bicycle theft265.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson263.710.00%
Vehicle crime183.710.00%
Burglary172.570.00%
Robbery142.430.00%
Theft from the person102.000.00%
Other crime41.430.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Possession of weapons40.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 469 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202448
July 202439
June 202436
May 202436
April 202434
March 202435
February 202425
January 202440
December 202357
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 535 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202451
July 202446
June 202448
May 202467
April 202451
March 202427
February 202449
January 202425
December 202336
November 202344
October 202360

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 202413
March 20244
February 20243
January 202413
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 1662 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 2024157
July 2024123
June 2024130
May 2024150
April 2024130
March 2024113
February 2024141
January 2024101
December 2023180
November 2023156
October 2023127

A total of 202 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202421
June 202419
May 202422
April 202422
March 202414
February 20245
January 202414
December 20239
November 202315
October 202326

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 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202473
July 202453
June 202455
May 202456
April 202452
March 202453
February 202442
January 202448
December 202344
November 202339
October 202363

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20249
June 202414
May 202418
April 202420
March 202413
February 202419
January 20246
December 20237
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 796 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202472
July 202482
June 202456
May 202475
April 202454
March 202464
February 202455
January 202462
December 202358
November 202380
October 202365

A total of 244 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202434
July 202422
June 202416
May 202419
April 202423
March 202421
February 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 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 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202415
June 202421
May 202416
April 202422
March 20249
February 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 4UA 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. 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. 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. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Park Street Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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