DOWRY SQUARE, BS8 4SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS8 4SH

DOWRY SQUARE, BS8 4SH, Bristol, City of has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population. This BS8 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS8 4SH, encompassing approximately 6108 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

BS8 4SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bear Yard Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • St Vincent'S Road with total crimes: 3

DOWRY SQUARE, BS8 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1733.33%
Public order83.2760.00%
Other theft71.31133.33%
Vehicle crime71.1540.00%
Burglary41.15-60.00%
Shoplifting30.65-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.7866.67%
Burglary102.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.6425.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Public order50.82400.00%
Other theft30.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.57-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.47166.67%
Other theft51.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-33.33%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.68-7.14%
Vehicle crime82.130.00%
Other theft81.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31-25.00%
Burglary40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Shoplifting30.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-62.50%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0040.00%
Vehicle crime82.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3114.29%
Public order61.31-25.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In April 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 offences108.02-28.57%
Public order81.6433.33%
Vehicle crime71.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.1516.67%
Burglary51.150.00%
Other theft50.8225.00%
Shoplifting30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.86180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2920.00%
Public order60.98100.00%
Vehicle crime60.98200.00%
Burglary50.9866.67%
Other theft40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6533.33%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.82-66.67%
Other theft40.8233.33%
Public order30.65200.00%
Burglary30.49-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Shoplifting20.33-71.43%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4680.00%
Burglary81.47166.67%
Shoplifting71.310.00%
Vehicle crime61.15-25.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.22-23.08%
Vehicle crime81.64166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.31400.00%
Other theft40.82100.00%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Burglary30.65-40.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8818.18%
Public order62.13100.00%
Burglary50.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-57.14%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other theft20.33-60.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7110.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.80166.67%
Vehicle crime71.3175.00%
Other theft51.15150.00%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-50.00%
Burglary20.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.880.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Burglary60.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20242
January 20247
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bear Yard Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Merchants Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Regent Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Joy Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pooles Wharf Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ambra Vale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Saville Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boyce'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sion Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Princes' Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hope Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Glendale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Royal York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Caledonia Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Clifton Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cornwallis Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Albermarle Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ambra Vale West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. The Mall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1