Crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down: statistics, rates and trends
1,244 crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Ashley Down in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Types of crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Bishopston and Ashley Down compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Demographics of Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Questions about crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (424), vehicle crime (159) and criminal damage and arson (124) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,498th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bishopston and Ashley Down | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,244 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.9 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,830 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down of any year here (1,244 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,244 | 89.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,132 | 81.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,237 | 89.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,004 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 982 | 71.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 998 | 72.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,112 | 80.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,126 | 81.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,233 | 89.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (33% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 32 to 48 and vehicle crime rose from 117 to 159.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 424 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 11.5 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 118 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Other theft | 81 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Other crime | 58 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishopston and Ashley Down; the highest is Lockleaze (206.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redland (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopston and Ashley Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -44% |
| Lockleaze | 2,898 | 206.6 | +130% |
| Horfield | 2,056 | 152.3 | +69% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | +96% |
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | -4% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | -15% |
| Clifton Down | 1,195 | 91.2 | +1% |
| Southmead | 1,804 | 131.7 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bishopston and Ashley Down over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (159).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 159 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Nevil Lane | 69 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 64 |
| On or near Talgarth Road | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Oak Road | 37 |
| On or near Churchways Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Pitt Road | 28 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 28 |
Of the 1,133 crimes in Bishopston and Ashley Down with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 498 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 368 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bishopston and Ashley Down has an estimated population of 13,830 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (19.5%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%) and less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishopston and Ashley Down average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishopston and Ashley Down | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishopston and Ashley Down a safe place to live?
Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,498th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 424 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (159).
Is crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down was up 10% on the year before: 1,244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,132 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishopston and Ashley Down?
About 13,830 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishopston and Ashley Down?
Bishopston and Ashley Down 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.