THE SQUARE, BS4 2SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS4 2SR

THE SQUARE, BS4 2SR, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This BS4 2SR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS4 postcode area, which has experienced 509 crimes and a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS4 2SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS4 2SR, encompassing approximately 4114 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS4 2SR area, explore the BS4 2SR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BS4 2SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryde Road with total crimes: 8
  • Salcombe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Broadfield Road with total crimes: 5

THE SQUARE, BS4 2SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.75-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.37130.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.59500.00%
Vehicle crime52.9225.00%
Shoplifting51.2266.67%
Public order41.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.320.00%
Vehicle crime42.4333.33%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-33.33%
Public order62.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9750.00%
Public order63.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-87.50%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7225.00%
Vehicle crime82.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.94-12.50%
Public order41.70-20.00%
Burglary40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.24-88.89%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.18350.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.9433.33%
Public order51.9425.00%
Burglary51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime51.22400.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.02-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour62.92-33.33%
Public order41.46100.00%
Burglary30.97-57.14%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9930.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.16350.00%
Burglary72.19133.33%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0542.86%
Burglary32.430.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.29-36.36%
Public order41.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.94-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.6780.00%
Public order72.1975.00%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202410
June 202410
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS4 2SR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ryde Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Salcombe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Broadfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Crossway Mews
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shapcott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dundry View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Springleaze
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queenshill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crossways Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newlyn Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Greenleaze
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Martin'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ponsford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Oakmeade Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stoneleigh Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1