Crime in Brislington East: statistics, rates and trends
1,343 crimes were recorded in Brislington East in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brislington East at a glance
- Crime trends in Brislington East
- Types of crime in Brislington East
- Brislington East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brislington East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brislington East
- Demographics of Brislington East
- Questions about crime in Brislington East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (546), anti-social behaviour (191) and public order (118) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,101st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brislington East | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,343 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.9 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 12,681 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brislington East peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,366 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (963). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,343 | 105.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,366 | 107.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,225 | 96.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,197 | 94.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,094 | 86.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 985 | 77.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,145 | 90.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 995 | 78.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 963 | 75.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 148 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brislington East recorded notably more burglary (60% above the national rate), public order (40% above the national rate) and other crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below) and drugs (40% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 59 to 72 and criminal damage and arson rose from 87 to 102, while shoplifting fell from 97 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 546 | 43.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 15.1 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 118 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -48% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brislington East; the highest is Lawrence Hill (264.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St George Troopers Hill (58.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brislington East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brislington West | 1,834 | 144.7 | +37% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -45% |
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +48% |
| St George Central | 1,751 | 122.6 | +16% |
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | -8% |
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | +26% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +150% |
| Stockwood | 1,078 | 96.6 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Brislington East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Wyndham Crescent | 76 |
| On or near Eastwood Crescent | 73 |
| On or near Whitmore Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Longwood | 29 |
| On or near Latimer Close | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near The Stepping Stones | 28 |
| On or near St David'S Crescent | 27 |
Of the 1,152 crimes in Brislington East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 191 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 467 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 401 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Brislington East has an estimated population of 12,681 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), a younger population (14%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brislington East average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brislington East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brislington East a safe place to live?
Brislington East recorded 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,101st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and public order.
What is the most common crime in Brislington East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 546 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (191).
Is crime in Brislington East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brislington East was down 2% on the year before: 1,343 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,366 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brislington East?
About 12,681 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brislington East?
Brislington East 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.