KENSAL AVENUE, BS3 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS3 4QY

KENSAL AVENUE, BS3 4QY, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This BS3 4QY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS3 postcode area, which has experienced 435 crimes and a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS3 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS3 4QY, encompassing approximately 6444 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS3 4QY area, explore the BS3 4QY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BS3 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timsbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Holmesdale Road with total crimes: 5

KENSAL AVENUE, BS3 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.3840.91%
Vehicle crime64.8150.00%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.620.00%
Public order40.62-50.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.2946.67%
Public order83.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.62-55.56%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.767.14%
Vehicle crime92.33200.00%
Public order81.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-28.57%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.98-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour82.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24133.33%
Public order71.09250.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-57.14%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.29-4.17%
Vehicle crime73.57-30.00%
Bicycle theft31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-57.14%
Drugs30.470.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-80.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.0971.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.72900.00%
Vehicle crime101.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.55133.33%
Public order51.0966.67%
Burglary40.780.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.81-33.33%
Burglary42.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.6233.33%
Public order30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4750.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.900.00%
Burglary43.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Public order20.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.6790.91%
Criminal damage and arson63.26200.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-40.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.28-38.89%
Vehicle crime91.71-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-71.43%
Other theft20.31-71.43%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3828.57%
Vehicle crime102.79-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.55250.00%
Other theft71.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.590.00%
Vehicle crime132.170.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202422
June 202415
May 202414
April 202423
March 202424
February 202414
January 202421
December 202321
November 202311
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 202410
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS3 4QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Timsbury Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Park Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Holmesdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Caen Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Dunford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Newport Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hill Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Porlock Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Timsbury Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Raymend Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Windmill Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Somerset Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Sidmouth Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Greendale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St John'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. B3122
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Addison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nottingham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Orwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eldon Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Littleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bristol South End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1