AIR BALLOON ROAD, BS5 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS5 8LD

AIR BALLOON ROAD, BS5 8LD, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This BS5 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS5 8LD, encompassing approximately 4140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS5 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Batten Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parslows Barton with total crimes: 2

AIR BALLOON ROAD, BS5 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9420.00%
Public order64.3550.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.14-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour83.62700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.93150.00%
Other theft41.2133.33%
Public order40.9733.33%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.39-8.00%
Public order35.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Other theft30.72-50.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.08127.27%
Shoplifting76.0475.00%
Other theft61.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.97-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-50.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime63.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4520.00%
Shoplifting41.45300.00%
Public order30.97-40.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1438.46%
Anti-social behaviour54.3525.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1818.18%
Shoplifting73.14-63.16%
Other theft51.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97300.00%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.08-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences114.5910.00%
Other theft52.660.00%
Burglary41.21300.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.87-47.62%
Violence and sexual offences105.31-16.67%
Other theft52.4266.67%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4217.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.140.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202415
June 202423
May 202425
April 202411
March 202415
February 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 202319
November 202322
October 202342

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Batten Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parslows Barton
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Air Balloon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bell Hill Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stibbs Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hillburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marling Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Summerhill Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Nags Head Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1