Crime in Bishopsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,613 crimes were recorded in Bishopsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishopsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishopsworth
- Types of crime in Bishopsworth
- Bishopsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishopsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishopsworth
- Demographics of Bishopsworth
- Questions about crime in Bishopsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (453), anti-social behaviour (326) and shoplifting (262) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 899th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bishopsworth | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,613 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.7 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,937 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bishopsworth of any year here (1,613 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,613 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,327 | 95.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,397 | 100.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,283 | 92.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,177 | 84.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,161 | 83.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,268 | 91.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,416 | 101.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,433 | 102.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 154 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bishopsworth recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.2 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (52% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 21 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 180 to 262.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 326 | 23.4 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 262 | 18.8 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Public order | 127 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Other theft | 90 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Robbery | 42 | 3.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishopsworth; the highest is Hartcliffe and Withywood (197.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Bedminster (80.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -30% |
| Hartcliffe and Withywood | 3,828 | 197.1 | +70% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | +22% |
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | +51% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -30% |
| Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 2,386 | 114.4 | -1% |
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | -15% |
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,235 | 184.2 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bishopsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (282).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 282 |
| On or near Parking Area | 126 |
| On or near Wills Way | 114 |
| On or near Lakeshore Drive | 54 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Cheddar Grove | 33 |
| On or near Nailsea Close | 32 |
| On or near Lewis Road | 31 |
| On or near St Peter'S Rise | 30 |
Of the 1,287 crimes in Bishopsworth with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 326 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 558 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 430 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bishopsworth has an estimated population of 13,937 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (19%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishopsworth average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bishopsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishopsworth a safe place to live?
Bishopsworth recorded 115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 899th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Bishopsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (326).
Is crime in Bishopsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopsworth was up 22% on the year before: 1,613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,327 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishopsworth?
About 13,937 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishopsworth?
Bishopsworth 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.