WEST TOWN DRIVE, BS4 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS4 5EH

WEST TOWN DRIVE, BS4 5EH, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.81 per 1,000 population. This BS4 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS4 5EH, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS4 5EH area, explore the BS4 5EH 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BS4 5EH 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 DRIVE, BS4 5EH 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 offences2418.810.00%
Public order912.2012.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.37-33.33%
Public order812.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-42.86%
Other theft22.030.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences3628.4763.64%
Criminal damage and arson718.30250.00%
Public order63.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.934.76%
Public order1811.19350.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.15300.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft11.02-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

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 offences2117.29-32.26%
Other theft510.68400.00%
Public order42.54-69.23%
Other crime22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-87.50%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.0355.00%
Public order1315.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.070.00%
Robbery42.54300.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.3725.00%
Public order1310.17116.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.5433.33%
Other theft12.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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 offences1616.78-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson68.14200.00%
Public order63.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05200.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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 offences2115.25110.00%
Public order410.68-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%

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 offences1014.7566.67%
Public order95.0880.00%
Vehicle crime34.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 offences611.69-45.45%
Public order53.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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 offences1113.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.590.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 202418
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 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202424
June 202436
May 202422
April 202421
March 202431
February 202420
January 202416
December 202321
November 202310
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 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 5EH 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. West Town Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hungerford Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1