BS1 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 5ER

BS1 5ER, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 354 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.53 per 1,000 population. This BS1 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 5ER, encompassing approximately 7294 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-4.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (3.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)

BS1 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 40
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26

BS1 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12548.53-4.58%
Anti-social behaviour6717.143.08%
Other theft389.19-11.63%
Public order375.21-24.49%
Criminal damage and arson215.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft152.88-42.31%
Burglary122.06-7.69%
Shoplifting111.65-15.38%
Vehicle crime71.51-41.67%
Theft from the person70.9616.67%
Robbery60.96-40.00%
Other crime40.82-50.00%
Drugs30.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13156.34-2.24%
Anti-social behaviour6517.96-8.45%
Public order498.9122.50%
Other theft436.7213.16%
Criminal damage and arson285.8940.00%
Bicycle theft263.8462.50%
Burglary133.5618.18%
Shoplifting131.78-48.00%
Vehicle crime121.7871.43%
Robbery101.6511.11%
Other crime81.37100.00%
Theft from the person61.10-25.00%
Drugs50.82-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13453.8822.94%
Anti-social behaviour7118.3765.12%
Public order409.738.11%
Other theft385.485.56%
Shoplifting255.21108.33%
Criminal damage and arson203.4317.65%
Bicycle theft162.74-11.11%
Burglary112.19-38.89%
Robbery91.51125.00%
Drugs91.2328.57%
Theft from the person81.230.00%
Vehicle crime71.10-53.33%
Other crime40.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10944.55-4.39%
Anti-social behaviour4314.94-25.86%
Public order375.898.82%
Other theft365.0750.00%
Burglary184.940.00%
Bicycle theft182.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson172.47-15.00%
Vehicle crime152.33-28.57%
Shoplifting122.06-7.69%
Theft from the person81.6514.29%
Drugs71.1040.00%
Robbery40.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11447.30-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour5815.6320.83%
Public order347.95-15.00%
Other theft244.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime213.2923.53%
Bicycle theft212.8831.25%
Criminal damage and arson202.8817.65%
Burglary182.74-14.29%
Shoplifting132.47-48.00%
Theft from the person71.78-12.50%
Robbery60.96-33.33%
Drugs50.8266.67%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12649.9035.48%
Anti-social behaviour4817.27-9.43%
Public order406.580.00%
Other theft305.48-6.25%
Shoplifting254.1113.64%
Burglary213.43133.33%
Vehicle crime172.8888.89%
Criminal damage and arson172.3321.43%
Bicycle theft162.3345.45%
Robbery92.1928.57%
Theft from the person81.2360.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9341.54-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour5312.7535.90%
Public order407.2760.00%
Other theft325.4823.08%
Shoplifting224.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.027.69%
Bicycle theft111.9283.33%
Vehicle crime91.5112.50%
Burglary91.23-30.77%
Robbery71.23-22.22%
Theft from the person50.960.00%
Other crime40.69300.00%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12038.52-5.51%
Anti-social behaviour3916.45-27.78%
Other theft265.35-40.91%
Public order253.56-40.48%
Criminal damage and arson133.43116.67%
Burglary131.788.33%
Shoplifting101.7811.11%
Robbery91.370.00%
Vehicle crime81.23166.67%
Bicycle theft61.10-57.14%
Theft from the person50.82-58.33%
Drugs40.69-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12746.61-28.65%
Anti-social behaviour5417.41-5.26%
Other theft447.40-18.52%
Public order426.0310.53%
Bicycle theft145.760.00%
Burglary121.92200.00%
Theft from the person121.65-14.29%
Robbery91.65-10.00%
Shoplifting91.23-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-57.14%
Drugs50.82-44.44%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17857.5871.15%
Anti-social behaviour5724.40-1.72%
Other theft547.8131.71%
Public order387.4080.95%
Shoplifting195.21-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson142.60-12.50%
Bicycle theft141.92-17.65%
Theft from the person141.9240.00%
Robbery101.92-9.09%
Drugs91.37125.00%
Vehicle crime61.2350.00%
Burglary40.82-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10445.10-0.95%
Anti-social behaviour5814.260.00%
Other theft417.9510.81%
Shoplifting245.62-20.00%
Public order213.29-61.11%
Bicycle theft172.88-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.33-20.00%
Burglary142.197.69%
Robbery111.92-26.67%
Theft from the person101.5111.11%
Drugs41.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.55-80.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10553.88-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour5814.39-14.71%
Public order547.9535.00%
Other theft377.4012.12%
Shoplifting305.07-30.23%
Vehicle crime204.1142.86%
Criminal damage and arson202.74185.71%
Bicycle theft202.745.26%
Robbery152.7466.67%
Burglary132.06-23.53%
Theft from the person91.780.00%
Drugs61.2320.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.4150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10851.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour6814.810.00%
Shoplifting439.320.00%
Public order405.890.00%
Other theft335.480.00%
Bicycle theft194.520.00%
Burglary172.600.00%
Vehicle crime142.330.00%
Robbery91.920.00%
Theft from the person91.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.230.00%
Drugs50.960.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 497 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202449
July 202440
June 202437
May 202434
April 202440
March 202440
February 202425
January 202442
December 202338
November 202321
October 202354
September 202340

A total of 1574 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 121.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024131
July 2024134
June 2024109
May 2024114
April 2024126
March 202493
February 2024120
January 2024127
December 2023178
November 2023104
October 2023105
September 2023108

A total of 476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
July 202438
June 202436
May 202424
April 202430
March 202432
February 202426
January 202444
December 202354
November 202341
October 202337
September 202333

A total of 739 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202465
July 202471
June 202443
May 202458
April 202448
March 202453
February 202439
January 202454
December 202357
November 202358
October 202358
September 202368

A total of 213 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 202420
June 202417
May 202420
April 202417
March 202414
February 202413
January 20246
December 202314
November 202316
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 202415
May 202421
April 202417
March 20249
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 213 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202416
June 202418
May 202421
April 202416
March 202411
February 20246
January 202414
December 202314
November 202317
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202425
June 202412
May 202413
April 202425
March 202422
February 202410
January 20249
December 202319
November 202324
October 202330
September 202343

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202411
June 202418
May 202418
April 202421
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 20234
November 202314
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
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 5ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
    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. Prince Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coronation Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour12
  • 9. Ferry Terminal
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Berkeley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 23. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 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