MERCHANTS ROAD, BS8 4HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS8 4HA

MERCHANTS ROAD, BS8 4HA, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This BS8 4HA 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 4HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS8 4HA, encompassing approximately 8420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

BS8 4HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • St Vincent'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Merchants Road with total crimes: 3

MERCHANTS ROAD, BS8 4HA 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9444.44%
Vehicle crime91.5412.50%
Public order91.07350.00%
Burglary71.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Shoplifting30.48-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-80.00%
Other theft20.24-33.33%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.480.00%
Burglary102.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.19-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.0714.29%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%
Public order20.24100.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3922.22%
Vehicle crime71.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5966.67%
Other theft40.59-60.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.70233.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Shoplifting30.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.36-66.67%
Other crime20.360.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 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 offences125.58140.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.43200.00%
Vehicle crime71.07-12.50%
Public order70.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft30.48-25.00%
Burglary20.36-60.00%
Shoplifting20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.5114.29%
Burglary50.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.590.00%
Other theft40.59-20.00%
Public order40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-40.00%
Shoplifting30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.39250.00%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Burglary50.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5966.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.59-37.50%
Public order40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4833.33%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.21-27.27%
Other theft60.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-83.33%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson186.53260.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.14-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.31200.00%
Shoplifting60.710.00%
Other theft40.71-20.00%
Burglary40.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.7021.43%
Burglary62.02100.00%
Vehicle crime60.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71150.00%
Other theft50.5925.00%
Public order30.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-60.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.1155.56%
Public order51.66400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-61.54%
Other theft40.59-42.86%
Burglary30.48-25.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime135.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.540.00%
Other theft71.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 202418
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS8 4HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Vincent'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Merchants Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Regent Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Ambra Vale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Saville Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Richmond Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boyce'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beaufort Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glendale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Royal York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Caledonia Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clifton Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Ambra Vale West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. St Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Glentworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Kensington Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Frederick Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Burton Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Meridian Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Manilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. The Mall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1