WIDCOMBE CLOSE, BS5 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS5 8BY

WIDCOMBE CLOSE, BS5 8BY, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This BS5 8BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS5 postcode area, which has experienced 764 crimes and a crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS5 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS5 8BY, encompassing approximately 4097 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS5 8BY area, explore the BS5 8BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BS5 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Westmead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parslows Barton with total crimes: 2

WIDCOMBE CLOSE, BS5 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order96.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.20-25.00%
Shoplifting31.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.83-33.33%
Shoplifting51.9566.67%
Other theft31.22200.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-77.78%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.93350.00%
Burglary32.20200.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.64-20.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-90.91%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.2546.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.74650.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.6616.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.4233.33%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-7.69%
Vehicle crime32.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.328.33%
Vehicle crime53.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-20.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.309.09%
Shoplifting112.9322.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.68400.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8183.33%
Shoplifting92.6880.00%
Burglary42.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.15-25.00%
Shoplifting51.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 202414
March 202412
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202422
April 202415
March 20242
February 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS5 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Westmead Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parslows Barton
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Air Balloon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clyde Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stibbs Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hillburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Quayside Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Valma Rocks
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Batten'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Furnwood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nags Head Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1