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

Overview of Crime in BS4 5DX

WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DX, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.92 per 1,000 population. This BS4 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS4 5DX, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS4 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanes End with total crimes: 22
  • Prestwick Close with total crimes: 4
  • Homemead Drive with total crimes: 3

WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.929.09%
Public order714.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.340.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.920.00%
Public order913.6328.57%
Vehicle crime35.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.78-37.14%
Public order713.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1050.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.4675.00%
Criminal damage and arson621.68200.00%
Public order63.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.72-50.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.98-25.93%
Public order1812.39350.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.15300.00%
Vehicle crime32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Other theft11.24-80.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.40-18.18%
Other theft516.73400.00%
Public order43.10-69.23%
Drugs22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-85.71%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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 offences3338.4173.68%
Public order1320.458.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.340.00%
Robbery33.10200.00%
Other theft11.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.2618.75%
Public order1211.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.1033.33%
Vehicle crime22.48100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.91200.00%
Public order63.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72200.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.97122.22%
Public order412.39-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%

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 offences916.7350.00%
Public order95.5880.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.77-45.45%
Public order53.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-50.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences1116.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.820.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Theft from the person21.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202422
June 202435
May 202420
April 202427
March 202433
February 202419
January 202416
December 202320
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 202418
April 20244
March 202413
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lanes End
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order7
    Other theft1
  • 2. Prestwick Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Homemead Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Warmington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. West Town Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hither Bath Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Callington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Town Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1