BS2 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS2 8BE

BS2 8BE, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 206.53 per 1,000 population. This BS2 8BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS2 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 19.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS2 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS2 8BE, encompassing approximately 1278 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS2 8BE area, explore the BS2 8BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (4.12% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)

BS2 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridewell Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • St Augustine'S Parade with total crimes: 21

BS2 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101206.534.12%
Public order3679.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2928.163.57%
Other theft2022.69-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson2015.65-28.57%
Shoplifting1315.658.33%
Vehicle crime1010.1742.86%
Theft from the person87.82100.00%
Bicycle theft76.26-46.15%
Burglary75.480.00%
Robbery55.480.00%
Other crime43.91-55.56%
Drugs33.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97225.308.99%
Public order4275.8823.53%
Other theft2932.8638.10%
Criminal damage and arson2822.6955.56%
Anti-social behaviour2821.90-9.68%
Bicycle theft1321.908.33%
Shoplifting1210.17-60.00%
Other crime99.39200.00%
Burglary77.04-41.67%
Vehicle crime75.4875.00%
Robbery55.480.00%
Drugs53.91-16.67%
Theft from the person43.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.13100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89208.8721.92%
Public order3469.6225.93%
Anti-social behaviour3126.6034.78%
Shoplifting3024.25150.00%
Other theft2123.4710.53%
Criminal damage and arson1816.4338.46%
Burglary1214.089.09%
Bicycle theft129.390.00%
Theft from the person69.390.00%
Drugs64.690.00%
Vehicle crime44.69-63.64%
Other crime33.1350.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73172.11-17.98%
Public order2757.11-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour2321.12-41.03%
Other theft1917.99-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson1314.86-31.58%
Bicycle theft1210.17-20.00%
Shoplifting129.399.09%
Burglary119.390.00%
Vehicle crime118.61-38.89%
Drugs68.61200.00%
Theft from the person64.690.00%
Robbery44.690.00%
Other crime23.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89218.2611.25%
Public order4269.6235.48%
Anti-social behaviour3932.8634.48%
Other theft2130.5110.53%
Criminal damage and arson1916.4326.67%
Vehicle crime1814.8638.46%
Bicycle theft1514.08-11.76%
Shoplifting1111.73-45.00%
Burglary118.61-35.29%
Theft from the person68.61-45.45%
Robbery44.69-50.00%
Drugs23.130.00%
Other crime21.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80206.53-9.09%
Public order3162.58-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour2924.25-6.45%
Shoplifting2022.69233.33%
Other theft1915.65-13.64%
Bicycle theft1714.8688.89%
Burglary1713.30142.86%
Criminal damage and arson1513.3015.38%
Vehicle crime1311.7318.18%
Theft from the person1110.17120.00%
Robbery88.61166.67%
Possession of weapons26.26100.00%
Other crime21.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88188.541.15%
Public order3568.8440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3127.38-3.12%
Other theft2224.2522.22%
Criminal damage and arson1317.21-13.33%
Vehicle crime1110.17-45.00%
Bicycle theft98.6180.00%
Burglary77.040.00%
Other crime65.48100.00%
Shoplifting64.69-33.33%
Theft from the person54.69400.00%
Drugs43.910.00%
Robbery33.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87181.4917.57%
Anti-social behaviour3268.06-13.51%
Public order2525.03-21.88%
Vehicle crime2019.56150.00%
Other theft1815.65-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson1514.0850.00%
Shoplifting911.7380.00%
Burglary77.0440.00%
Bicycle theft55.48-28.57%
Robbery53.91150.00%
Drugs43.91100.00%
Other crime33.13-25.00%
Theft from the person12.35-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74176.02-42.19%
Anti-social behaviour3757.895.71%
Public order3228.956.67%
Other theft2925.03-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson1022.69-28.57%
Theft from the person97.8212.50%
Vehicle crime87.040.00%
Bicycle theft76.26-12.50%
Shoplifting55.48-44.44%
Burglary53.9166.67%
Other crime43.910.00%
Drugs23.13-71.43%
Robbery21.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128225.3040.66%
Anti-social behaviour35100.13-16.67%
Other theft3327.3837.50%
Public order3025.8230.43%
Criminal damage and arson1423.47-12.50%
Shoplifting910.95-18.18%
Bicycle theft87.04-27.27%
Vehicle crime86.26-33.33%
Theft from the person86.2660.00%
Drugs76.26133.33%
Burglary35.48-62.50%
Robbery32.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91199.4922.97%
Anti-social behaviour4271.1940.00%
Other theft2432.86-11.11%
Public order2318.78-43.90%
Criminal damage and arson1617.99-36.00%
Vehicle crime1212.52-29.41%
Shoplifting119.3937.50%
Bicycle theft118.61-38.89%
Burglary88.61-27.27%
Theft from the person56.26-37.50%
Robbery43.91-60.00%
Possession of weapons43.1333.33%
Drugs33.13200.00%
Other crime12.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74215.922.78%
Public order4157.897.89%
Anti-social behaviour3032.07-6.25%
Other theft2723.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson2521.12150.00%
Bicycle theft1819.56125.00%
Vehicle crime1714.08-5.56%
Burglary1113.3037.50%
Robbery108.6166.67%
Theft from the person87.8260.00%
Shoplifting86.26-33.33%
Other crime36.26200.00%
Possession of weapons32.3550.00%
Drugs12.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72181.490.00%
Public order3856.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour3229.730.00%
Other theft1825.030.00%
Vehicle crime1814.080.00%
Shoplifting1214.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.390.00%
Bicycle theft87.820.00%
Burglary86.260.00%
Robbery66.260.00%
Theft from the person54.690.00%
Drugs23.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202421
June 202419
May 202421
April 202419
March 202422
February 202418
January 202429
December 202333
November 202324
October 202327
September 202318

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202430
June 202412
May 202411
April 202420
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 1143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202497
July 202489
June 202473
May 202489
April 202480
March 202488
February 202487
January 202474
December 2023128
November 202391
October 202374
September 202372

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
July 202431
June 202423
May 202439
April 202429
March 202431
February 202432
January 202437
December 202335
November 202342
October 202330
September 202332

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202418
June 202413
May 202419
April 202415
March 202413
February 202415
January 202410
December 202314
November 202316
October 202325
September 202310

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 436 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202442
July 202434
June 202427
May 202442
April 202431
March 202435
February 202425
January 202432
December 202330
November 202323
October 202341
September 202338

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 202418
April 202413
March 202411
February 202420
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS2 8BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridewell Street
    Total35
    Public order15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total25
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Rupert Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Tailor'S Court
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Unity Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Whitson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Upper Maudlin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
  • 12. Corn Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Berkeley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Host Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Park Street Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Clare Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Colston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Trenchard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Bell Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 20. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Newmarket Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Stephen'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Culver Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Earl Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Alfred Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. University Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Narrow Lewins Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. St Stephen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1