JOHN WESLEY ROAD, BS5 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS5 8RL

JOHN WESLEY ROAD, BS5 8RL, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This BS5 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS5 8RL, encompassing approximately 2334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BS5 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Beverley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bryant'S Hill with total crimes: 3

JOHN WESLEY ROAD, BS5 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.9942.86%
Public order84.28166.67%
Shoplifting43.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.28-53.33%
Shoplifting53.0066.67%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.71114.29%
Shoplifting36.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-87.50%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.43-12.50%
Public order23.00-33.33%
Robbery20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-88.89%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.285.88%
Violence and sexual offences87.71-11.11%
Vehicle crime33.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.71325.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.2828.57%
Vehicle crime53.8666.67%
Public order42.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.28-41.67%
Public order63.00200.00%
Shoplifting42.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.990.00%
Shoplifting85.14-65.22%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2318.4264.29%
Violence and sexual offences129.8571.43%
Vehicle crime25.140.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.9940.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.00-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.00100.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.710.00%
Shoplifting104.28233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.28100.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.570.00%
Shoplifting34.280.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202415
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202418
April 202417
March 20244
February 20248
January 202423
December 202314
November 202310
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Beverley Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bryant'S Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Upper Conham Vale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clyde Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Raeburn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. St Aidan'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Magpie Bottom Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lower Chapel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chapel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1