BS4 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS4 5HL

BS4 5HL, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This BS4 5HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS4 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS4 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS4 5HL, encompassing approximately 2163 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BS4 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Town Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Prestwick Close with total crimes: 3

BS4 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.40-20.00%
Public order53.700.00%
Shoplifting52.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Robbery31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-57.14%
Shoplifting31.39-25.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.25250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.24-45.45%
Public order52.7766.67%
Shoplifting42.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Robbery21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.33-21.43%
Shoplifting65.080.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Public order31.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.6427.27%
Shoplifting66.470.00%
Public order52.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.31100.00%
Robbery31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-60.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.7157.14%
Public order75.08133.33%
Shoplifting63.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.17-41.67%
Public order33.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.92-87.50%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.399.09%
Vehicle crime65.5550.00%
Public order52.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-66.67%
Robbery10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.5657.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.7733.33%
Shoplifting41.85-33.33%
Other theft31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.25600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.24-22.22%
Shoplifting63.24100.00%
Public order42.77100.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.71-18.18%
Shoplifting34.16-50.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-75.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7922.22%
Shoplifting65.08-62.50%
Burglary42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-63.64%
Public order41.850.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.160.00%
Public order42.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20231
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 202414
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237
September 20239
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 202316
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 202316

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. West Town Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Prestwick Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A4174
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hammond Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hungerford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hungerford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yelverton Road
    Total1
    Public order1