Crime in Brislington East: statistics, rates and trends
1,353 crimes were recorded in Brislington East in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brislington East
- Questions about crime in Brislington East
- About this data
1,353 crimes were recorded in Brislington East in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 566 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brislington East has the 1,073rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brislington East | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,353 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.7 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,681 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brislington East was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,375 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (943). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 1,353 | 106.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,375 | 108.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,197 | 94.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,200 | 94.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,084 | 85.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 982 | 77.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,167 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 984 | 77.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 943 | 74.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brislington East 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+28%) and burglary (+25%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and vehicle crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 566 | 44.6 | 1.30 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 14.6 | 0.95 | +1% |
| Public order | 124 | 9.8 | 1.47 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 8.4 | 1.23 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.1 | 1.23 | -20% |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.6 | 1.58 | +25% |
| Other theft | 71 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.7 | 0.45 | -54% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.8 | 1.34 | +3% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.0 | 0.60 | +14% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.5 | 1.11 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 1.44 | +88% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brislington East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brislington East recorded 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brislington East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brislington East recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brislington East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brislington East recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brislington East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brislington East recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brislington East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brislington East recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brislington East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brislington East recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brislington East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brislington East recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brislington East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brislington East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brislington East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brislington East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brislington East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brislington East recorded 25 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 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brislington East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brislington East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brislington East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brislington East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brislington East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brislington East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brislington East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brislington East recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brislington East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brislington East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brislington East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brislington West | 1,846 | 145.6 | +36% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 362 | 57.9 | -46% |
| St George West | 1,021 | 154.6 | +45% |
| St George Central | 1,764 | 123.5 | +16% |
| Knowle | 1,407 | 96.6 | -9% |
| Easton | 1,950 | 134.0 | +26% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +147% |
| Stockwood | 1,105 | 99.0 | -7% |
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 Brislington East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Wyndham Crescent | 75 |
| On or near Eastwood Crescent | 73 |
| On or near Whitmore Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Longwood | 31 |
| On or near The Stepping Stones | 28 |
| On or near St David'S Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Latimer Close | 26 |
| On or near Badgers Walk | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brislington East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 487 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 369 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 6.9% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Brislington East has an estimated population of 12,681. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brislington East sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brislington East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Brislington East a safe place to live?
Brislington East recorded 106.7 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 Brislington East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Brislington East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brislington East was down 2% on the year before: 1,353 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,375 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brislington East?
Brislington East 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 Brislington East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.