BS1 5QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 5QR

BS1 5QR, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.81 per 1,000 population. This BS1 5QR 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 5QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 5QR, encompassing approximately 5355 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (4.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)

BS1 5QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 32
  • Canon'S Road with total crimes: 26
  • St Augustine'S Parade with total crimes: 21

BS1 5QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9544.814.40%
Anti-social behaviour3517.74-5.41%
Public order256.53-19.35%
Other theft244.67-22.58%
Bicycle theft124.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.24-16.67%
Shoplifting91.87-18.18%
Burglary81.68-11.11%
Theft from the person61.4920.00%
Vehicle crime51.12-54.55%
Robbery50.9325.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9150.23-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour3716.9919.35%
Other theft316.9119.23%
Public order315.7929.17%
Bicycle theft205.79122.22%
Criminal damage and arson123.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime112.24266.67%
Shoplifting112.05-35.29%
Burglary92.05125.00%
Theft from the person51.68-37.50%
Drugs40.93-55.56%
Robbery40.75-20.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10448.1746.48%
Anti-social behaviour3119.4247.62%
Other theft265.7913.04%
Public order244.8514.29%
Shoplifting174.48240.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.1725.00%
Bicycle theft92.80-10.00%
Drugs91.6850.00%
Theft from the person81.6860.00%
Robbery51.4966.67%
Burglary40.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.75-83.33%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7137.90-12.35%
Other theft2313.2635.29%
Public order214.29-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour213.9210.53%
Vehicle crime183.925.88%
Criminal damage and arson123.3620.00%
Bicycle theft102.24-41.18%
Burglary61.87-25.00%
Drugs61.1220.00%
Shoplifting51.12-37.50%
Theft from the person50.9366.67%
Robbery30.93-25.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8139.77-15.62%
Public order2215.12-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour194.11-26.92%
Bicycle theft173.5530.77%
Vehicle crime173.1721.43%
Other theft173.1713.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.1742.86%
Burglary81.87-11.11%
Shoplifting81.49-60.00%
Drugs51.4966.67%
Robbery40.93-50.00%
Theft from the person30.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9646.3145.45%
Public order2817.92-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour265.2323.81%
Shoplifting204.8581.82%
Other theft153.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime142.80366.67%
Bicycle theft132.6185.71%
Burglary92.43125.00%
Robbery81.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.490.00%
Theft from the person61.31100.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6633.98-16.46%
Public order3112.3293.75%
Anti-social behaviour215.7910.53%
Other theft203.9211.11%
Shoplifting113.7383.33%
Bicycle theft72.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-22.22%
Burglary41.31100.00%
Robbery40.7533.33%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Theft from the person30.56-40.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7931.55-9.20%
Anti-social behaviour1914.75-34.48%
Other theft183.55-33.33%
Public order163.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.99200.00%
Shoplifting61.68500.00%
Bicycle theft51.12-50.00%
Theft from the person50.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Robbery30.75-62.50%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.37-60.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8739.58-23.01%
Anti-social behaviour2916.2416.00%
Public order285.4121.74%
Other theft275.23-10.00%
Bicycle theft105.0411.11%
Robbery81.87-11.11%
Drugs51.49-28.57%
Theft from the person50.93-44.44%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-70.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11346.3143.04%
Other theft3021.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.60-26.47%
Public order234.67155.56%
Criminal damage and arson104.29-9.09%
Bicycle theft91.87-35.71%
Robbery91.68125.00%
Theft from the person91.6880.00%
Drugs71.68250.00%
Shoplifting51.3125.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Burglary20.37-75.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7938.2814.49%
Anti-social behaviour3414.7521.43%
Other theft306.3525.00%
Bicycle theft145.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6110.00%
Public order92.05-75.00%
Burglary81.680.00%
Theft from the person51.49-16.67%
Robbery40.93-66.67%
Shoplifting40.75-50.00%
Drugs20.75-66.67%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6943.320.00%
Public order3612.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.720.00%
Other theft245.230.00%
Vehicle crime134.480.00%
Robbery122.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.240.00%
Bicycle theft101.870.00%
Burglary81.870.00%
Shoplifting81.490.00%
Theft from the person61.490.00%
Drugs61.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20249
June 202410
May 202417
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202426
June 202423
May 202417
April 202415
March 202420
February 202418
January 202427
December 202330
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 294 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
July 202424
June 202421
May 202422
April 202428
March 202431
February 202416
January 202428
December 202323
November 20239
October 202336

A total of 1031 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202491
July 2024104
June 202471
May 202481
April 202496
March 202466
February 202479
January 202487
December 2023113
November 202379
October 202369

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202437
July 202431
June 202421
May 202419
April 202426
March 202421
February 202419
January 202429
December 202325
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202415
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 202418
May 202417
April 202414
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202417
June 20245
May 20248
April 202420
March 202411
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Canon'S Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Ferry Terminal
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 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
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Jacob'S Wells Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 9. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Berkeley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Park Street Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Explore Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. College Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. College Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lower Lamb Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 19. St George'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Culver Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harbour Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bellevue Cottages
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Queen'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Pipe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Deanery Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Canons Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Brandon Hill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1