WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS4 5DT

WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DT, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.75 per 1,000 population. This BS4 5DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS4 postcode area, which has experienced 596 crimes and a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS4 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS4 5DT, encompassing approximately 1313 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS4 5DT area, explore the BS4 5DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BS4 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanes End with total crimes: 28
  • Manston Close with total crimes: 5
  • Prestwick Close with total crimes: 3

WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.754.35%
Public order1018.2842.86%
Criminal damage and arson37.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.99-34.29%
Public order717.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.8150.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Other theft21.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3543.4145.83%
Public order726.65-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson65.33200.00%
Burglary34.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-50.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2442.65-14.29%
Public order1918.28375.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.47300.00%
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other theft11.52-80.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.99-15.15%
Other theft521.3266.67%
Public order43.81-69.23%
Drugs23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-85.71%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3348.7473.68%
Public order1325.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.330.00%
Other theft33.81200.00%
Robbery32.28200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1935.0311.76%
Public order1314.47116.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.8133.33%
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.65-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson712.95250.00%
Public order65.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.57200.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.61133.33%
Public order415.99-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.3228.57%
Public order96.8580.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.23-36.36%
Public order55.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-50.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.380.00%
Burglary33.050.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Theft from the person22.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 202419
April 20244
March 202413
February 202413
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202423
June 202435
May 202424
April 202428
March 202433
February 202419
January 202417
December 202321
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS4 5DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lanes End
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Public order7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Manston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Prestwick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Warmington Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Wootton Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hither Bath Bridge
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Homemead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Town Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1