Crime in Bedminster: statistics, rates and trends
856 crimes were recorded in Bedminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bedminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedminster
- Types of crime in Bedminster
- Bedminster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bedminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedminster
- Demographics of Bedminster
- Questions about crime in Bedminster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (279), anti-social behaviour (102) and other theft (84) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,818th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bedminster | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 856 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.6 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 10,617 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bedminster peaked in the year to August 2024 (985 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (770). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 856 | 80.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 770 | 72.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 985 | 92.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 868 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 966 | 91.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 865 | 81.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 976 | 91.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 963 | 90.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 913 | 86.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bedminster recorded notably more vehicle crime (48% above the national rate) and burglary (30% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (42% below) and anti-social behaviour (37% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 29 to 49 and criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 74, while public order fell from 101 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 26.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Other theft | 84 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Public order | 69 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +37% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +69% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bedminster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | +117% |
| Bishopsworth | 1,613 | 115.7 | +44% |
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,235 | 184.2 | +128% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | +1% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | +75% |
| Clifton | 1,070 | 82.2 | +2% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +545% |
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Bedminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Cannon Street | 53 |
| On or near Colliery Close | 36 |
| On or near Cromwell Street | 31 |
| On or near Skypark Road | 30 |
| On or near West Street | 29 |
| On or near Luckwell Road | 26 |
| On or near Micklewright Close | 26 |
| On or near Hendre Road | 24 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 21 |
Of the 754 crimes in Bedminster with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 11 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bedminster has an estimated population of 10,617 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedminster average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bedminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bedminster a safe place to live?
Bedminster recorded 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,818th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bedminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Bedminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedminster was up 11% on the year before: 856 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedminster?
About 10,617 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedminster?
Bedminster is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.