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

Overview of Crime in BS8 4PZ

MERCHANTS ROAD, BS8 4PZ, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This BS8 4PZ 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 4PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS8 4PZ, encompassing approximately 4819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS8 4PZ area, explore the BS8 4PZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BS8 4PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bear Yard Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 4
  • St Vincent'S Road with total crimes: 3

MERCHANTS ROAD, BS8 4PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3013.33%
Public order63.5350.00%
Other theft41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Burglary20.62-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1128.57%
Burglary51.870.00%
Public order41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.98600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.45-61.54%
Vehicle crime31.04-50.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.05-7.14%
Vehicle crime62.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-33.33%
Other theft30.83-25.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3775.00%
Vehicle crime92.9080.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8716.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.45200.00%
Public order41.24-50.00%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.88-27.27%
Public order81.6614.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.660.00%
Vehicle crime51.24-37.50%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.34450.00%
Vehicle crime82.28300.00%
Public order71.66250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.450.00%
Other theft51.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Burglary30.83-25.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.39200.00%
Other theft41.24100.00%
Burglary40.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6811.11%
Burglary72.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-42.86%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.21-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.8775.00%
Public order71.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.850.00%
Public order42.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20245
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 202411
February 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
November 20233

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bear Yard Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 2. Ferry Terminal
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. St Vincent'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Humphry Davy Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Joy Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pooles Wharf Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ambra Vale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Saville Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hope Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Glendale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Royal York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clifton Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Albermarle Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ambra Vale West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1