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

Overview of Crime in BS4 5DZ

WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DZ, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.95 per 1,000 population. This BS4 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS4 5DZ, encompassing approximately 2172 residents.

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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: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BS4 5DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanes End with total crimes: 28
  • Prestwick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hulse Road with total crimes: 2

WEST TOWN LANE, BS4 5DZ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.954.35%
Public order911.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.25-36.11%
Public order910.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-42.86%
Other theft21.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.7780.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.57600.00%
Public order63.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-50.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

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 offences2022.09-4.76%
Public order189.20350.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.28100.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other theft10.92-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.65-34.38%
Other theft59.66400.00%
Public order42.30-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-71.43%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.9960.00%
Public order1314.73-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.220.00%
Robbery42.30300.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.7125.00%
Public order149.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.3033.33%
Other theft11.840.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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 offences1615.19-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson67.36200.00%
Public order62.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.76200.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

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 offences2113.81110.00%
Public order49.66-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.8166.67%
Public order94.6080.00%
Vehicle crime34.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences610.12-50.00%
Public order52.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.520.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202418
April 20244
March 202413
February 202414
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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202423
June 202436
May 202420
April 202421
March 202432
February 202420
January 202416
December 202321
November 202310
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20244
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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 5DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lanes End
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Public order7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Prestwick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hulse Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hither Bath Bridge
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Homemead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bartonia Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. A4174
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Town Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hungerford Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1