Crime in Clifton Down: statistics, rates and trends
1,189 crimes were recorded in Clifton Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Clifton Down
- Questions about crime in Clifton Down
- About this data
1,189 crimes were recorded in Clifton Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 263 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clifton Down has the 1,471st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clifton Down | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,189 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 13,096 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clifton Down was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,189 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (800). 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 | 1,189 | 90.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 875 | 66.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 867 | 66.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 800 | 61.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 859 | 65.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 866 | 66.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 877 | 67.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 981 | 74.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,189 | 90.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clifton Down 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+133%) and criminal damage and arson (+60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 191 | 14.6 | 2.96 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 11.4 | 1.37 | +133% |
| Other theft | 123 | 9.4 | 1.47 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 8.6 | 1.26 | +60% |
| Burglary | 84 | 6.4 | 1.81 | +12% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 2.9 | 3.53 | +9% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 0.85 | +7% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +500% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clifton Down
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clifton Down recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clifton Down
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clifton Down recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clifton Down
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clifton Down recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clifton Down
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clifton Down recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clifton Down
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clifton Down recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clifton Down
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clifton Down recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clifton Down
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clifton Down recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clifton Down
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clifton Down recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clifton Down
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clifton Down recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clifton Down
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clifton Down recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clifton Down
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clifton Down recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clifton Down
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clifton Down recorded 7 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clifton Down
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clifton Down recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clifton Down
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clifton Down recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clifton Down, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clifton Down.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | -7% |
| Clifton | 1,050 | 80.7 | -11% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -45% |
| Central | 12,347 | 524.2 | +477% |
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,164 | 173.6 | +91% |
| Ashley | 3,789 | 173.6 | +91% |
| Stoke Bishop | 944 | 69.3 | -24% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,590 | 76.0 | -16% |
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 Down over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 76 |
| On or near Oakland Road | 74 |
| On or near Hampton Lane | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 38 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 37 |
| On or near Hurle Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Nightclub | 31 |
| On or near St Paul'S Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clifton Down 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 | 623 | 52.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 231 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Clifton Down has an estimated population of 13,096. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clifton Down sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clifton Down |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 84.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 56.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Clifton Down a safe place to live?
Clifton Down recorded 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (191).
Is crime in Clifton Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton Down was up 36% on the year before: 1,189 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 875 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clifton Down?
Clifton Down 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 Down. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.