GREAT GEORGE STREET, BS1 5RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS1 5RH

GREAT GEORGE STREET, BS1 5RH, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.20 per 1,000 population. This BS1 5RH 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 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS1 5RH, encompassing approximately 4545 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-10.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)

BS1 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • St Augustine'S Parade with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18

GREAT GEORGE STREET, BS1 5RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7346.20-10.98%
Anti-social behaviour2516.064.17%
Shoplifting205.5053.85%
Public order194.40-34.48%
Other theft174.18-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson133.74-13.33%
Bicycle theft102.86-44.44%
Burglary102.2011.11%
Vehicle crime72.20-22.22%
Robbery61.5450.00%
Theft from the person51.32-16.67%
Other crime21.10-33.33%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8252.366.49%
Public order2918.0420.83%
Anti-social behaviour246.3860.00%
Other theft235.289.52%
Bicycle theft185.0663.64%
Criminal damage and arson153.9625.00%
Shoplifting133.30-45.83%
Vehicle crime92.86350.00%
Burglary91.98200.00%
Theft from the person61.9820.00%
Robbery41.320.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Drugs30.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7745.7654.00%
Public order2416.944.35%
Shoplifting245.2850.00%
Other theft215.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.62-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson123.309.09%
Bicycle theft112.6410.00%
Drugs62.420.00%
Theft from the person51.32150.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Burglary30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-86.67%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.60-31.51%
Public order2311.00-8.00%
Other theft185.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.96-10.53%
Shoplifting163.74-5.88%
Vehicle crime153.527.14%
Criminal damage and arson113.30-42.11%
Bicycle theft102.42-33.33%
Burglary62.20-14.29%
Drugs61.32200.00%
Robbery41.32-20.00%
Theft from the person20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7347.52-2.67%
Public order2516.06-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour195.50-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson194.1872.73%
Shoplifting174.18-34.62%
Bicycle theft153.7425.00%
Other theft153.307.14%
Vehicle crime143.3027.27%
Burglary73.08-12.50%
Robbery51.54-16.67%
Theft from the person31.10-40.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7548.6227.12%
Public order2616.50-7.14%
Shoplifting265.72-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour235.72109.09%
Other theft145.06-22.22%
Bicycle theft123.0850.00%
Vehicle crime112.64120.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.4257.14%
Burglary82.4233.33%
Robbery61.76100.00%
Theft from the person51.32150.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5939.82-7.81%
Shoplifting3112.98210.00%
Public order286.8264.71%
Other theft186.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.96-47.62%
Bicycle theft82.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-41.67%
Burglary61.54200.00%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Robbery31.10-40.00%
Theft from the person20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6435.42-18.99%
Anti-social behaviour2114.08-16.00%
Public order174.62-32.00%
Other theft163.74-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson123.52140.00%
Shoplifting102.6425.00%
Robbery52.20-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.10-50.00%
Theft from the person40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7943.12-29.46%
Public order2517.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.5031.58%
Other theft225.50-8.33%
Robbery94.8480.00%
Bicycle theft81.9833.33%
Shoplifting81.76-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-54.55%
Burglary41.100.00%
Theft from the person40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime30.88-40.00%
Drugs30.66-40.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11250.3857.75%
Public order2524.6492.31%
Other theft245.50-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour195.28-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson114.1810.00%
Shoplifting92.42350.00%
Bicycle theft61.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.3225.00%
Drugs51.1066.67%
Robbery51.100.00%
Burglary41.10-33.33%
Theft from the person30.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7141.142.90%
Anti-social behaviour2815.6286.67%
Other theft266.1644.44%
Public order135.72-65.79%
Bicycle theft122.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.64-47.37%
Burglary62.2020.00%
Theft from the person51.32-16.67%
Robbery51.10-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.10-75.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Shoplifting20.66-81.82%
Other crime20.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6949.7218.97%
Public order3815.1865.22%
Criminal damage and arson198.36375.00%
Other theft184.18-5.26%
Vehicle crime163.966.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.52-54.55%
Robbery143.3055.56%
Bicycle theft123.0820.00%
Shoplifting112.64-56.00%
Theft from the person62.4250.00%
Burglary51.32-28.57%
Drugs21.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5847.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.760.00%
Shoplifting257.260.00%
Public order235.500.00%
Other theft195.060.00%
Vehicle crime154.180.00%
Bicycle theft103.300.00%
Robbery92.200.00%
Burglary71.980.00%
Drugs41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Theft from the person40.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202424
June 202423
May 202425
April 202426
March 202428
February 202417
January 202425
December 202325
November 202313
October 202338
September 202323

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202482
July 202477
June 202450
May 202473
April 202475
March 202459
February 202464
January 202479
December 2023112
November 202371
October 202369
September 202358

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202421
June 202418
May 202415
April 202414
March 202418
February 202416
January 202422
December 202324
November 202326
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
July 202415
June 202417
May 202419
April 202423
March 202411
February 202421
January 202425
December 202319
November 202328
October 202315
September 202333

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202412
June 202411
May 202419
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 202319
September 20234

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
June 202415
May 202414
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 136 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202411
June 202410
May 202415
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202424
June 202416
May 202417
April 202426
March 202431
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20232
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ferry Terminal
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Jacob'S Wells Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Berkeley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Triangle West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. College Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mark Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. College Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lower Lamb Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 20. St George'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Culver Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bellevue Cottages
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Queen'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. University Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pipe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Park Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Deanery Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1