BS5 8GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS5 8GU

BS5 8GU, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This BS5 8GU 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 8GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS5 8GU, encompassing approximately 2074 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS5 8GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Blackswarth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Orchard Square with total crimes: 3

BS5 8GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.53-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson36.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.3955.56%
Vehicle crime46.750.00%
Other theft41.93100.00%
Shoplifting41.93300.00%
Public order31.93200.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.05-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour64.3420.00%
Vehicle crime42.890.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.7658.33%
Shoplifting69.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Vehicle crime42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.01-40.00%
Shoplifting95.780.00%
Vehicle crime34.34-40.00%
Public order11.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.69566.67%
Shoplifting99.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.340.00%
Vehicle crime52.89150.00%
Public order22.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.05700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.86500.00%
Public order42.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7116.67%
Public order23.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson810.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.860.00%
Shoplifting32.89200.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27100.00%
Vehicle crime22.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.23100.00%
Burglary31.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-40.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.190.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202419
May 202412
April 202420
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
October 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Blackswarth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Orchard Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Weavers Mill Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Stepping Stones
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Mardon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wootton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Terrell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lewin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1