Crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down: statistics, rates and trends
1,214 crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Ashley Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Questions about crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- About this data
1,214 crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Ashley Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 424 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishopston and Ashley Down has the 1,571st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishopston and Ashley Down | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,214 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 13,830 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,287 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (981). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 1,214 | 87.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,176 | 85.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,201 | 86.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 981 | 70.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,006 | 72.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,039 | 75.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,069 | 77.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,132 | 81.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,287 | 93.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishopston and Ashley Down 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 vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+53%) and vehicle crime (+23%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 424 | 30.7 | 0.90 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 11.1 | 2.26 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +53% |
| Public order | 121 | 8.7 | 1.32 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +17% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -3% |
| Other crime | 56 | 4.0 | 1.92 | +4% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.3 | 0.94 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.2 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.0 | 0.60 | +59% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.1 | 1.32 | -29% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 0.64 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishopston and Ashley Down
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishopston and Ashley Down, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishopston and Ashley Down.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopston and Ashley Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -44% |
| Lockleaze | 2,820 | 201.0 | +129% |
| Horfield | 2,068 | 153.1 | +74% |
| Ashley | 3,789 | 173.6 | +98% |
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | -4% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,590 | 76.0 | -13% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | +3% |
| Southmead | 1,750 | 127.8 | +46% |
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 Bishopston and Ashley Down over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 154 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Nevil Lane | 66 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 59 |
| On or near Talgarth Road | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Oak Road | 37 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Churchways Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Beaufort Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishopston and Ashley Down 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 | 443 | 36.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 360 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 8.6% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Bishopston and Ashley Down has an estimated population of 13,830. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishopston and Ashley Down sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishopston and Ashley Down |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Bishopston and Ashley Down a safe place to live?
Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Bishopston and Ashley Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (154).
Is crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down was up 3% on the year before: 1,214 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,176 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishopston and Ashley Down?
Bishopston and Ashley Down 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 Bishopston and Ashley Down. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.