BS1 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 5EJ

BS1 5EJ, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 373 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.74 per 1,000 population. This BS1 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 5EJ, encompassing approximately 7498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS1 5EJ area, explore the BS1 5EJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS1 5EJ area, visit the BS1 5EJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (-7.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (-32.26% decrease)

BS1 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 50
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26

BS1 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12849.74-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour6617.070.00%
Public order428.80-32.26%
Other theft415.60-8.89%
Bicycle theft195.47-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson182.53-35.71%
Shoplifting122.40-7.69%
Burglary121.600.00%
Vehicle crime101.60-37.50%
Theft from the person81.3333.33%
Robbery71.07-36.36%
Other crime50.93-44.44%
Drugs40.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13858.956.15%
Anti-social behaviour6618.40-15.38%
Public order628.8063.16%
Other theft458.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson286.0047.37%
Bicycle theft273.7350.00%
Vehicle crime163.6045.45%
Shoplifting132.13-51.85%
Burglary121.73-14.29%
Robbery111.600.00%
Other crime91.47125.00%
Theft from the person61.20-25.00%
Drugs60.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13054.4111.11%
Anti-social behaviour7817.3485.71%
Other theft4010.405.26%
Public order385.332.70%
Shoplifting275.0792.86%
Criminal damage and arson193.6011.76%
Bicycle theft182.53-10.00%
Burglary142.40-17.65%
Vehicle crime111.87-38.89%
Robbery111.47120.00%
Drugs91.4750.00%
Theft from the person81.20-11.11%
Other crime41.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11745.48-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour4215.60-31.15%
Other theft385.6046.15%
Public order375.072.78%
Bicycle theft204.93-13.04%
Vehicle crime182.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson172.40-15.00%
Burglary172.270.00%
Shoplifting142.270.00%
Theft from the person91.8780.00%
Drugs61.2020.00%
Robbery50.80-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12648.54-0.79%
Anti-social behaviour6116.8019.61%
Public order368.13-18.18%
Other theft264.80-21.21%
Bicycle theft233.4743.75%
Vehicle crime213.07-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson202.800.00%
Burglary172.67-22.73%
Shoplifting142.27-46.15%
Robbery61.87-45.45%
Theft from the person50.80-28.57%
Drugs50.6766.67%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12751.4838.04%
Anti-social behaviour5116.94-12.07%
Public order446.807.32%
Other theft335.870.00%
Shoplifting264.4023.81%
Burglary223.47120.00%
Vehicle crime222.9369.23%
Criminal damage and arson202.9317.65%
Bicycle theft162.6714.29%
Robbery112.1357.14%
Theft from the person71.4775.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9242.41-23.97%
Anti-social behaviour5812.2752.63%
Public order417.7351.85%
Other theft335.4710.00%
Shoplifting214.40110.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.8054.55%
Bicycle theft142.27100.00%
Vehicle crime131.87-31.58%
Burglary101.73-23.08%
Robbery71.33-30.00%
Other crime40.930.00%
Theft from the person40.530.00%
Drugs30.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12139.873.42%
Anti-social behaviour3816.14-30.91%
Other theft305.07-30.23%
Public order274.00-38.64%
Vehicle crime193.60111.11%
Burglary132.538.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.7357.14%
Shoplifting101.470.00%
Robbery101.3311.11%
Bicycle theft71.33-50.00%
Drugs60.9320.00%
Theft from the person40.80-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11745.48-33.14%
Anti-social behaviour5515.60-8.33%
Public order447.3312.82%
Other theft435.87-21.82%
Bicycle theft145.737.69%
Theft from the person131.87-18.75%
Burglary121.73200.00%
Shoplifting101.60-56.52%
Robbery91.33-18.18%
Vehicle crime91.2028.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.20-41.67%
Drugs50.93-37.50%
Other crime30.67200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17556.8163.55%
Anti-social behaviour6023.34-6.25%
Other theft558.0037.50%
Public order397.3377.27%
Shoplifting235.20-4.17%
Theft from the person163.0760.00%
Bicycle theft132.13-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson121.73-20.00%
Robbery111.600.00%
Drugs81.47100.00%
Vehicle crime71.07-36.36%
Burglary40.93-73.33%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10745.88-0.93%
Anti-social behaviour6414.2710.34%
Other theft408.542.56%
Shoplifting245.33-20.00%
Public order223.20-55.10%
Bicycle theft162.93-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson152.13-25.00%
Burglary152.000.00%
Robbery112.00-21.43%
Vehicle crime111.47-35.29%
Theft from the person101.4725.00%
Drugs41.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Other crime20.40-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10852.28-0.92%
Anti-social behaviour5814.40-19.44%
Public order497.7325.64%
Other theft396.5321.88%
Shoplifting305.20-31.82%
Bicycle theft224.0015.79%
Criminal damage and arson202.93150.00%
Vehicle crime172.6730.77%
Burglary152.27-21.05%
Robbery142.0055.56%
Theft from the person81.87-11.11%
Drugs61.070.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10951.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour7214.540.00%
Shoplifting449.600.00%
Public order395.870.00%
Other theft325.200.00%
Bicycle theft194.270.00%
Burglary192.530.00%
Vehicle crime132.530.00%
Robbery91.730.00%
Theft from the person91.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Drugs61.070.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202445
July 202440
June 202438
May 202426
April 202433
March 202433
February 202430
January 202443
December 202355
November 202340
October 202339
September 202332

A total of 769 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202466
July 202478
June 202442
May 202461
April 202451
March 202458
February 202438
January 202455
December 202360
November 202364
October 202358
September 202372

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202419
June 202417
May 202420
April 202420
March 202417
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 202320
September 20238

A total of 187 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202411
June 202418
May 202421
April 202422
March 202413
February 202419
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 1595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 2024138
July 2024130
June 2024117
May 2024126
April 2024127
March 202492
February 2024121
January 2024117
December 2023175
November 2023107
October 2023108
September 2023109

A total of 228 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202418
June 202420
May 202423
April 202416
March 202414
February 20247
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 202322
September 202319

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202427
June 202414
May 202414
April 202426
March 202421
February 202410
January 202410
December 202323
November 202324
October 202330
September 202344

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 202413
December 202316
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 520 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202462
July 202438
June 202437
May 202436
April 202444
March 202441
February 202427
January 202444
December 202339
November 202322
October 202349
September 202339

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 182 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202417
May 202417
April 202422
March 202410
February 202413
January 202412
December 20234
November 202315
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 5EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Other theft7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Canon'S Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Ferry Terminal
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 10. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Queen Square
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park Street Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Explore Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 22. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 23. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Crow Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. College Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. College Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lower Lamb Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 30. St George'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1