Crime in Ashley: statistics, rates and trends
3,789 crimes were recorded in Ashley in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
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3,789 crimes were recorded in Ashley in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,245 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ashley has the 289th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashley | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,789 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.6 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 21,827 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashley was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,789 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,753). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,789 | 173.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,158 | 144.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,219 | 147.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,984 | 136.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,753 | 126.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,771 | 127.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,031 | 138.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,111 | 142.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,254 | 149.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 389 |
| June 2026 | 278 |
| May 2026 | 324 |
| April 2026 | 351 |
| March 2026 | 328 |
| February 2026 | 282 |
| January 2026 | 314 |
| December 2025 | 325 |
| November 2025 | 299 |
| October 2025 | 324 |
| September 2025 | 303 |
| August 2025 | 272 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+104%) and drugs (+54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,245 | 57.0 | 1.67 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 707 | 32.4 | 2.11 | +23% |
| Public order | 340 | 15.6 | 2.34 | -8% |
| Other theft | 295 | 13.5 | 2.11 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 | 11.5 | 1.69 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 206 | 9.4 | 1.92 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 198 | 9.1 | 1.09 | +104% |
| Burglary | 177 | 8.1 | 2.29 | +28% |
| Drugs | 123 | 5.6 | 1.72 | +54% |
| Robbery | 77 | 3.5 | 2.61 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 71 | 3.3 | 3.95 | +3% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.3 | 1.37 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.3 | 0.76 | +180% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashley recorded 1,245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashley recorded 707 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashley recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashley recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashley recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashley recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashley recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashley recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashley recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashley recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ashley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | -51% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +52% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -71% |
| Central | 12,347 | 524.2 | +202% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,214 | 87.8 | -49% |
| Easton | 1,950 | 134.0 | -23% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | -48% |
| Lockleaze | 2,820 | 201.0 | +16% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ashley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bond Street | 235 |
| On or near Parking Area | 189 |
| On or near Moon Street | 148 |
| On or near Elton Lane | 132 |
| On or near Ashfield Place | 89 |
| On or near York Street | 80 |
| On or near Nightclub | 77 |
| On or near John Street | 73 |
| On or near Picton Lane | 72 |
| On or near Armidale Avenue | 63 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,159 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,094 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 707 | 18.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 293 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 276 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 40 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% |
Ashley has an estimated population of 21,827. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashley sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Ashley a safe place to live?
Ashley recorded 173.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ashley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (707).
Is crime in Ashley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashley was up 20% on the year before: 3,789 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,158 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashley?
Ashley is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ashley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.