Crime in Brislington West: statistics, rates and trends
1,834 crimes were recorded in Brislington West in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brislington West at a glance
- Crime trends in Brislington West
- Types of crime in Brislington West
- Brislington West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brislington West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brislington West
- Demographics of Brislington West
- Questions about crime in Brislington West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (716), public order (236) and anti-social behaviour (220) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 477th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brislington West | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,834 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.7 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 12,677 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Brislington West of any year here (1,834 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,834 | 144.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,728 | 136.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,683 | 132.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,620 | 127.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,495 | 117.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,379 | 108.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,299 | 102.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,539 | 121.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,481 | 116.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 150 |
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 176 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 168 |
| December 2025 | 129 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brislington West recorded notably more public order (2.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate) and robbery (91% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (42% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 23 to 33 and criminal damage and arson rose from 108 to 151, while vehicle crime fell from 95 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 716 | 56.5 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Public order | 236 | 18.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 13.8 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 11.9 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Other theft | 103 | 8.1 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +43% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brislington West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brislington East | 1,343 | 105.9 | -27% |
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | -32% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -44% |
| Stockwood | 1,078 | 96.6 | -33% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -60% |
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +9% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +83% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Brislington West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lanes End” (383).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lanes End | 383 |
| On or near Supermarket | 159 |
| On or near Prestwick Close | 70 |
| On or near Chatsworth Road | 68 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Gotley Road | 54 |
| On or near West Town Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Lynwood Park | 45 |
| On or near Hungerford Close | 38 |
Of the 1,614 crimes in Brislington West with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 220 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 747 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 512 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Brislington West has an estimated population of 12,677 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (12%, against 17%), fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brislington West average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brislington West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brislington West a safe place to live?
Brislington West recorded 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 477th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Brislington West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 716 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (236).
Is crime in Brislington West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brislington West was up 6% on the year before: 1,834 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,728 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brislington West?
About 12,677 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brislington West?
Brislington West 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.