Crime in Brislington West: statistics, rates and trends
1,846 crimes were recorded in Brislington West in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brislington West
- Questions about crime in Brislington West
- About this data
1,846 crimes were recorded in Brislington West in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 729 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brislington West has the 474th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brislington West | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,846 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.6 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,677 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brislington West was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,846 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,287). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 1,846 | 145.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,722 | 135.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,656 | 130.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,606 | 126.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,510 | 119.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,377 | 108.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,287 | 101.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,546 | 122.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,486 | 117.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 162 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brislington West 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 729 | 57.5 | 1.68 | +8% |
| Public order | 248 | 19.6 | 2.94 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 168 | 13.3 | 1.60 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 153 | 12.1 | 1.78 | +43% |
| Other theft | 108 | 8.5 | 1.33 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 5.3 | 1.07 | -37% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.4 | 1.25 | +24% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.6 | 1.93 | +50% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +9% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.3 | 1.63 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brislington West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brislington West recorded 729 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brislington West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brislington West recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brislington West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brislington West recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brislington West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brislington West recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brislington West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brislington West recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brislington West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brislington West recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brislington West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brislington West recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brislington West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brislington West recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brislington West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brislington West recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brislington West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brislington West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brislington West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brislington West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brislington West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brislington West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brislington West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brislington West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brislington West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brislington West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brislington West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brislington West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brislington West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brislington East | 1,353 | 106.7 | -27% |
| Knowle | 1,407 | 96.6 | -34% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,215 | 82.0 | -44% |
| Stockwood | 1,105 | 99.0 | -32% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 362 | 57.9 | -60% |
| St George West | 1,021 | 154.6 | +6% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +81% |
| Filwood | 1,877 | 140.1 | -4% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lanes End | 398 |
| On or near Supermarket | 154 |
| On or near Prestwick Close | 78 |
| On or near Chatsworth Road | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Gotley Road | 53 |
| On or near Lynwood Park | 47 |
| On or near Queensdown Gardens | 45 |
| On or near West Town Avenue | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brislington West 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 | 755 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 466 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 212 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% |
Brislington West has an estimated population of 12,677. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brislington West sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brislington West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Brislington West a safe place to live?
Brislington West recorded 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 729 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (248).
Is crime in Brislington West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brislington West was up 7% on the year before: 1,846 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,722 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brislington West?
Brislington West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.