BS1 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 5HX

BS1 5HX, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.92 per 1,000 population. This BS1 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 5HX, encompassing approximately 6633 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (-2.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)

BS1 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 40
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 29
  • Canon'S Road with total crimes: 26

BS1 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11544.92-2.54%
Anti-social behaviour4817.34-2.04%
Other theft317.24-8.82%
Public order304.67-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson174.52-29.17%
Bicycle theft122.56-52.00%
Shoplifting111.81-8.33%
Burglary91.66-25.00%
Theft from the person71.3616.67%
Vehicle crime61.06-50.00%
Robbery50.90-37.50%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11852.91-6.35%
Anti-social behaviour4917.7913.95%
Public order447.3922.22%
Other theft346.639.68%
Bicycle theft255.1392.31%
Criminal damage and arson243.7726.32%
Vehicle crime123.62140.00%
Burglary121.8150.00%
Shoplifting121.81-36.84%
Robbery81.8133.33%
Theft from the person61.21-25.00%
Drugs40.90-55.56%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12648.9924.75%
Anti-social behaviour4318.9934.38%
Public order366.4816.13%
Other theft315.43-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson194.6726.67%
Shoplifting192.8690.00%
Bicycle theft132.86-27.78%
Drugs91.9628.57%
Burglary81.36-33.33%
Theft from the person81.210.00%
Robbery61.21100.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10142.96-0.98%
Anti-social behaviour3215.23-33.33%
Other theft324.8252.38%
Public order314.823.33%
Bicycle theft184.67-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson152.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime152.26-28.57%
Burglary122.26-14.29%
Shoplifting101.810.00%
Theft from the person81.5133.33%
Drugs71.2175.00%
Robbery31.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10245.53-8.93%
Anti-social behaviour4815.3823.08%
Public order307.24-23.08%
Vehicle crime214.5223.53%
Other theft213.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson203.1717.65%
Bicycle theft193.0226.67%
Burglary142.86-30.00%
Shoplifting102.11-56.52%
Theft from the person61.51-25.00%
Robbery40.90-42.86%
Drugs40.6033.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11249.9030.23%
Anti-social behaviour3916.882.63%
Public order395.885.41%
Other theft285.887.69%
Shoplifting234.2276.92%
Burglary203.47150.00%
Vehicle crime173.02142.86%
Criminal damage and arson172.5654.55%
Bicycle theft152.5650.00%
Theft from the person82.2660.00%
Robbery71.2116.67%
Drugs31.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8638.14-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour3812.9618.75%
Public order375.7360.87%
Other theft265.584.00%
Shoplifting133.9262.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.96-8.33%
Bicycle theft101.6666.67%
Burglary81.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.2175.00%
Robbery61.06-33.33%
Theft from the person50.900.00%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10837.39-1.82%
Anti-social behaviour3216.28-30.43%
Other theft254.82-41.86%
Public order233.77-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson123.47100.00%
Burglary101.8111.11%
Robbery91.510.00%
Shoplifting81.3633.33%
Bicycle theft61.21-57.14%
Theft from the person50.90-58.33%
Drugs40.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.6033.33%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11045.38-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour4616.58-14.81%
Other theft436.93-4.44%
Public order366.489.09%
Bicycle theft145.437.69%
Theft from the person122.11-14.29%
Burglary91.81125.00%
Robbery91.36-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.36-53.85%
Shoplifting60.90-45.45%
Drugs50.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15455.1760.42%
Anti-social behaviour5423.22-1.82%
Other theft458.1415.38%
Public order336.78106.25%
Theft from the person144.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.110.00%
Bicycle theft131.96-18.75%
Shoplifting111.96120.00%
Robbery101.6642.86%
Drugs81.51166.67%
Vehicle crime51.21150.00%
Burglary40.75-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9641.61-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour5514.4727.91%
Other theft398.2925.81%
Public order165.88-69.23%
Bicycle theft162.41-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson132.41-7.14%
Burglary131.9618.18%
Theft from the person71.96-22.22%
Robbery71.06-53.33%
Shoplifting51.06-54.55%
Drugs30.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30-89.47%
Other crime20.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10050.200.00%
Public order5215.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour437.840.00%
Other theft316.480.00%
Vehicle crime194.670.00%
Bicycle theft172.860.00%
Robbery152.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.260.00%
Burglary112.110.00%
Shoplifting111.660.00%
Theft from the person91.660.00%
Drugs61.360.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202444
July 202436
June 202431
May 202430
April 202439
March 202437
February 202423
January 202436
December 202333
November 202316
October 202352

A total of 1328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 2024118
July 2024126
June 2024101
May 2024102
April 2024112
March 202486
February 2024108
January 2024110
December 2023154
November 202396
October 2023100

A total of 386 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
July 202431
June 202432
May 202421
April 202428
March 202426
February 202425
January 202443
December 202345
November 202339
October 202331

A total of 527 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202449
July 202443
June 202432
May 202448
April 202439
March 202438
February 202432
January 202446
December 202354
November 202355
October 202343

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
July 202419
June 202415
May 202420
April 202417
March 202411
February 202412
January 20246
December 202313
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 202415
May 202421
April 202417
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 202319

A total of 178 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
July 202413
June 202418
May 202419
April 202415
March 202410
February 20246
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202419
June 202410
May 202410
April 202423
March 202413
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 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 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414
April 202420
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20234
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS1 5HX 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. Canon'S Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ferry Terminal
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Baldwin Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Berkeley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Park Street Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Explore Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 20. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 21. College Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. College Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lower Lamb Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 25. St George'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. St Stephen'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Culver Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Queen'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. University Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1