Crime in Clifton Down: statistics, rates and trends
1,195 crimes were recorded in Clifton Down in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 42% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clifton Down at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton Down
- Types of crime in Clifton Down
- Clifton Down compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton Down
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton Down
- Demographics of Clifton Down
- Questions about crime in Clifton Down
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (251), vehicle crime (203) and shoplifting (160) made up 51% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,459th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clifton Down | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,195 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.2 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +42% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,096 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Clifton Down of any year here (1,195 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,195 | 91.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 841 | 64.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 883 | 67.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 813 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 834 | 63.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 858 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 914 | 69.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 970 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,187 | 90.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clifton Down recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.1 times the national rate) and burglary (83% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (44% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 160 and criminal damage and arson rose from 54 to 113.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 203 | 15.5 | 5.0 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 12.2 | 8.5 | +167% |
| Other theft | 120 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +109% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 85 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Public order | 70 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 2.9 | 0.8 | +6% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clifton Down; 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 Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | -5% |
| Clifton | 1,070 | 82.2 | -10% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -45% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +470% |
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,235 | 184.2 | +102% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | +93% |
| Stoke Bishop | 880 | 64.6 | -29% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Clifton Down over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 113 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 80 |
| On or near Oakland Road | 75 |
| On or near Hampton Lane | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 39 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 36 |
| On or near Hurle Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Nightclub | 28 |
| On or near St Paul'S Road | 26 |
Of the 1,083 crimes in Clifton Down with a recorded outcome, 62% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 676 | 62.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 229 | 21.1% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 3.8% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Clifton Down has an estimated population of 13,096 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (33.1%, against 7.9%), more private renting (57%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (2.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clifton Down average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clifton Down | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 33.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 2.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 56.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clifton Down a safe place to live?
Clifton Down recorded 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,459th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Clifton Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (203).
Is crime in Clifton Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton Down was up 42% on the year before: 1,195 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 841 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clifton Down?
About 13,096 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clifton Down?
Clifton Down 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.