Crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of: statistics, rates and trends
1,050 crimes were recorded in Clifton, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- Types of crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- Clifton, Bristol, City of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- Population and deprivation in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- Questions about crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- About this data
1,050 crimes were recorded in Clifton, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 327 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clifton, Bristol, City of has the 1,826th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clifton, Bristol, City of | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,050 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.7 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 13,010 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (963). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,050 | 80.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,081 | 83.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 963 | 74.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,003 | 77.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,052 | 80.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 998 | 76.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,130 | 86.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,177 | 90.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,053 | 80.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clifton, Bristol, City of 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 vehicle crime, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+60%) and vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 25.1 | 0.73 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 13.8 | 2.81 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +60% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.5 | 1.17 | +26% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -12% |
| Public order | 65 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.8 | 2.24 | -17% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -17% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -41% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -89% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clifton, Bristol, City of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clifton, Bristol, City of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clifton, Bristol, City of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,164 | 173.6 | +115% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | +12% |
| Central | 12,347 | 524.2 | +549% |
| Southville | 2,653 | 179.6 | +123% |
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | +5% |
| Bedminster | 859 | 80.9 | +0% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -39% |
| Ashley | 3,789 | 173.6 | +115% |
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 Clifton, Bristol, City of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Triangle West | 101 |
| On or near Jacob'S Wells Road | 59 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Bear Yard Mews | 32 |
| On or near Boyce'S Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 28 |
| On or near Kensington Place | 22 |
| On or near Westfield Place | 20 |
| On or near Bellevue Cottages | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clifton, Bristol, City of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 479 | 45.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 9.6% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Clifton, Bristol, City of has an estimated population of 13,010. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clifton, Bristol, City of sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clifton, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 50.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Clifton, Bristol, City of a safe place to live?
Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Clifton, Bristol, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (180).
Is crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of was down 3% on the year before: 1,050 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,081 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clifton, Bristol, City of?
Clifton, Bristol, City of 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 Clifton, Bristol, City of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.