Crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of: statistics, rates and trends
1,070 crimes were recorded in Clifton, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clifton, Bristol, City of
- Questions about crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (327), vehicle crime (196) and anti-social behaviour (126) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,752nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clifton, Bristol, City of | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,070 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.2 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,010 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,210 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (991). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,070 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,044 | 80.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 998 | 76.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 991 | 76.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,049 | 80.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 992 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,118 | 85.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,210 | 93.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,050 | 80.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate) and burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and anti-social behaviour (37% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 116 to 196 and criminal damage and arson rose from 62 to 102, while public order fell from 93 to 66 and shoplifting fell from 47 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 25.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 196 | 15.1 | 5.0 | +69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 9.7 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +65% |
| Other theft | 94 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -8% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clifton, Bristol, City of; the highest is Central, Bristol, City of (520.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Redland (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,235 | 184.2 | +124% |
| Clifton Down | 1,195 | 91.2 | +11% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +532% |
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | +113% |
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | +5% |
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -2% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -39% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | +114% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Clifton, Bristol, City of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Triangle West” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Triangle West | 103 |
| On or near Jacob'S Wells Road | 56 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Boyce'S Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Bear Yard Mews | 30 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
| On or near Kensington Place | 24 |
| On or near Westfield Place | 22 |
| On or near Bellevue Cottages | 18 |
Of the 944 crimes in Clifton, Bristol, City of with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 515 | 54.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 5.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Clifton, Bristol, City of has an estimated population of 13,010 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (27.3%, against 7.9%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clifton, Bristol, City of average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clifton, Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 27.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clifton, Bristol, City of a safe place to live?
Clifton, Bristol, City of recorded 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,752nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
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 August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (196).
Is crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton, Bristol, City of was up 2% on the year before: 1,070 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,044 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clifton, Bristol, City of?
About 13,010 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clifton, Bristol, City of?
Clifton, Bristol, City of 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.