BS2 8RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS2 8RG

BS2 8RG, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 321 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.03 per 1,000 population. This BS2 8RG 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 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS2 8RG, encompassing approximately 6683 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-14.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (54) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-15.25% decrease)

BS2 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Horsefair with total crimes: 25
  • Callowhill Court with total crimes: 23
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 21

BS2 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8848.03-14.56%
Public order5413.17-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour508.08-15.25%
Other theft277.488.00%
Shoplifting274.04-37.21%
Criminal damage and arson164.04-33.33%
Robbery122.390.00%
Bicycle theft111.80-8.33%
Burglary91.65-60.87%
Vehicle crime81.35-27.27%
Drugs81.20-11.11%
Other crime61.2020.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-40.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10358.96-10.43%
Public order6015.4127.66%
Anti-social behaviour598.9847.50%
Shoplifting438.83-8.51%
Other theft256.43-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson243.7484.62%
Burglary233.5991.67%
Bicycle theft123.44-33.33%
Robbery121.8020.00%
Vehicle crime111.80-35.29%
Drugs91.6550.00%
Possession of weapons51.350.00%
Other crime50.75150.00%
Theft from the person30.75-70.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11556.261.77%
Shoplifting4717.21-47.19%
Public order477.032.17%
Anti-social behaviour407.03-21.57%
Other theft345.990.00%
Bicycle theft185.09125.00%
Vehicle crime172.6930.77%
Criminal damage and arson132.54-27.78%
Burglary121.95-14.29%
Theft from the person101.8025.00%
Robbery101.50-23.08%
Drugs61.50100.00%
Possession of weapons50.90-50.00%
Other crime20.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11363.447.62%
Shoplifting8916.9153.45%
Anti-social behaviour5113.32-37.04%
Public order467.63-17.86%
Other theft346.883.03%
Criminal damage and arson185.095.88%
Burglary142.6916.67%
Robbery132.0985.71%
Vehicle crime131.95-27.78%
Possession of weapons101.9511.11%
Bicycle theft81.50-33.33%
Theft from the person81.20-33.33%
Other crime41.20300.00%
Drugs30.60-72.73%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10564.6426.51%
Anti-social behaviour8115.71138.24%
Shoplifting5812.12-44.76%
Public order568.6812.00%
Other theft338.38-5.71%
Vehicle crime184.94-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson172.69-15.00%
Bicycle theft122.54100.00%
Burglary121.8033.33%
Theft from the person121.8050.00%
Drugs111.80-21.43%
Possession of weapons91.65125.00%
Robbery71.35-12.50%
Other crime11.05-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10560.30-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences8315.71-24.55%
Public order5012.4228.21%
Other theft357.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour345.24-40.35%
Vehicle crime235.09109.09%
Criminal damage and arson203.44-33.33%
Drugs142.99100.00%
Burglary92.09-40.00%
Robbery81.35-27.27%
Theft from the person81.2033.33%
Bicycle theft61.20500.00%
Other crime40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.600.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13568.9860.71%
Violence and sexual offences11020.2027.91%
Anti-social behaviour5716.46-17.39%
Public order398.53-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson305.8425.00%
Other theft304.4930.43%
Burglary154.4987.50%
Robbery112.2437.50%
Vehicle crime111.65-8.33%
Drugs71.65-22.22%
Theft from the person61.0520.00%
Other crime50.90-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8659.10-12.24%
Shoplifting8412.8713.51%
Anti-social behaviour6912.571.47%
Public order4810.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson247.18-7.69%
Other theft233.59-11.54%
Vehicle crime123.4420.00%
Drugs91.8080.00%
Robbery81.35-38.46%
Burglary81.20-27.27%
Bicycle theft81.20300.00%
Other crime71.20250.00%
Theft from the person51.0525.00%
Possession of weapons40.7533.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9859.5525.64%
Shoplifting7414.668.82%
Anti-social behaviour6811.0711.48%
Public order5610.1855.56%
Other theft268.38-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson263.8944.44%
Robbery133.89160.00%
Burglary111.95-26.67%
Vehicle crime101.65-23.08%
Drugs51.50-16.67%
Theft from the person40.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7852.2223.81%
Shoplifting6811.6758.14%
Anti-social behaviour6110.188.93%
Public order369.13-33.33%
Other theft295.3911.54%
Criminal damage and arson184.34-21.74%
Burglary152.6987.50%
Vehicle crime132.2430.00%
Theft from the person81.95-11.11%
Drugs61.20-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.90-14.29%
Robbery50.90-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.75-33.33%
Other crime20.60-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6348.78-35.05%
Anti-social behaviour569.430.00%
Public order548.38-8.47%
Shoplifting438.08-17.31%
Other theft266.4362.50%
Criminal damage and arson233.894.55%
Robbery113.44-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.650.00%
Theft from the person91.5050.00%
Burglary81.35-27.27%
Bicycle theft71.20-58.82%
Drugs71.0516.67%
Possession of weapons61.05100.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9755.510.00%
Public order5914.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour568.830.00%
Shoplifting528.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.780.00%
Bicycle theft173.290.00%
Other theft162.540.00%
Robbery142.390.00%
Burglary112.090.00%
Vehicle crime101.650.00%
Theft from the person61.500.00%
Drugs60.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 682 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202459
July 202440
June 202451
May 202481
April 202434
March 202457
February 202469
January 202468
December 202361
November 202356
October 202356

A total of 251 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202413
June 202418
May 202417
April 202420
March 202430
February 202424
January 202426
December 202318
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 1139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 2024103
July 2024115
June 2024113
May 2024105
April 202483
March 2024110
February 202486
January 202498
December 202378
November 202363
October 202397

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202434
June 202434
May 202433
April 202435
March 202430
February 202423
January 202426
December 202329
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 108 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 202415
February 20248
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 605 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202460
July 202447
June 202446
May 202456
April 202450
March 202439
February 202448
January 202456
December 202336
November 202354
October 202359

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202417
June 202413
May 202418
April 202423
March 202411
February 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 202414
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 825 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202443
July 202447
June 202489
May 202458
April 2024105
March 2024135
February 202484
January 202474
December 202368
November 202343
October 202352

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Horsefair
    Total25
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Callowhill Court
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Cannon Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Penn Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Broad Weir
    Total14
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total13
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Stokes Croft
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Bishop Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Wade Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Moon Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. York Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lower Gay Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. B4051
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wilder Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hillgrove Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hepburn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 20. Great George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 22. Dalton Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Armada Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bishop Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Champion Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Nine Tree Hill
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bond Street South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1