BS8 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS8 1BU

BS8 1BU, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This BS8 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS8 postcode area, which has experienced 194 crimes and a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS8 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS8 1BU, encompassing approximately 7513 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS8 1BU area, explore the BS8 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

BS8 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10
  • Jacob'S Wells Road with total crimes: 9

BS8 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.7811.54%
Shoplifting113.86120.00%
Burglary71.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.93-36.36%
Vehicle crime70.9316.67%
Public order60.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8066.67%
Other theft30.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-40.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.5836.84%
Anti-social behaviour113.46120.00%
Burglary61.46100.00%
Vehicle crime60.8020.00%
Bicycle theft50.8066.67%
Shoplifting50.67-37.50%
Public order40.670.00%
Other theft30.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.4050.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4526.67%
Shoplifting82.53-38.46%
Other theft71.06-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.9325.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-37.50%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.92-42.31%
Shoplifting132.008.33%
Vehicle crime81.7314.29%
Other theft81.0660.00%
Public order61.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-60.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Burglary20.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.4552.94%
Shoplifting123.4620.00%
Public order101.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.330.00%
Vehicle crime71.3316.67%
Other theft50.9366.67%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5230.77%
Anti-social behaviour102.26100.00%
Shoplifting101.33-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson81.33700.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Vehicle crime60.80-25.00%
Other theft30.80-57.14%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting229.32340.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.93-31.58%
Vehicle crime81.73700.00%
Other theft71.06-12.50%
Public order60.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.80-54.55%
Burglary50.67150.00%
Bicycle theft20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.25-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour112.5322.22%
Other theft81.46-11.11%
Shoplifting51.06-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.67300.00%
Public order40.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-80.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.04-24.39%
Criminal damage and arson154.13150.00%
Shoplifting132.00225.00%
Other theft91.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.20200.00%
Public order81.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.06-25.00%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Burglary30.40-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.5141.38%
Public order105.46150.00%
Other theft81.3314.29%
Vehicle crime81.0660.00%
Burglary81.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.06100.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-50.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.5238.10%
Other theft73.86-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9350.00%
Vehicle crime50.80-61.54%
Public order40.67-50.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.40-57.14%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.050.00%
Vehicle crime132.800.00%
Other theft101.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.330.00%
Public order81.200.00%
Bicycle theft71.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 202419
June 202415
May 202426
April 202417
March 202413
February 202419
January 202431
December 202341
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 202415
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 202412
April 202410
March 202422
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS8 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jacob'S Wells Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Triangle West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Merchants Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Regent Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Bellevue Cottages
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saville Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Richmond Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boyce'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brandon Hill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Glentworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kensington Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Frederick Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Burton Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Upper Byron Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Triangle South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Meridian Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Arlington Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1