Crime in Easton, Bristol, City of: statistics, rates and trends
1,950 crimes were recorded in Easton, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Easton, Bristol, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in Easton, Bristol, City of
- Types of crime in Easton, Bristol, City of
- Easton, Bristol, City of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Easton, Bristol, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Easton, Bristol, City of
- Population and deprivation in Easton, Bristol, City of
- Questions about crime in Easton, Bristol, City of
- About this data
1,950 crimes were recorded in Easton, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 714 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Easton, Bristol, City of has the 603rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Easton, Bristol, City of | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,950 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.0 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,551 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Easton, Bristol, City of was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,950 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,654). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 1,950 | 134.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,709 | 117.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,745 | 119.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,702 | 117.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,715 | 117.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,779 | 122.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,821 | 125.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,672 | 114.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,654 | 113.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 188 |
| March 2026 | 177 |
| February 2026 | 156 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Easton, 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+42%) and criminal damage and arson (+32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 714 | 49.1 | 1.43 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 17.3 | 1.13 | -3% |
| Public order | 186 | 12.8 | 1.92 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 170 | 11.7 | 2.37 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 10.4 | 1.53 | +32% |
| Other theft | 151 | 10.4 | 1.62 | +42% |
| Burglary | 98 | 6.7 | 1.90 | +21% |
| Drugs | 61 | 4.2 | 1.28 | +0% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.5 | 2.59 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 2.8 | 3.42 | +32% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +144% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Easton, Bristol, City of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Easton, Bristol, City of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Easton, Bristol, City of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Easton, Bristol, City of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Easton, Bristol, City of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Easton, Bristol, City of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Easton, Bristol, City of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Easton, Bristol, City of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Easton, Bristol, City of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Easton, Bristol, City of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Easton, Bristol, City of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Easton, Bristol, City of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Easton, Bristol, City of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Easton, Bristol, City of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Easton, Bristol, City of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Easton, Bristol, City of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Easton, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George West | 1,021 | 154.6 | +15% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +97% |
| Eastville | 2,526 | 148.4 | +11% |
| Ashley | 3,789 | 173.6 | +30% |
| St George Central | 1,764 | 123.5 | -8% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 362 | 57.9 | -57% |
| Brislington East | 1,353 | 106.7 | -20% |
| Central | 12,347 | 524.2 | +291% |
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 Easton, Bristol, City of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wood Street | 107 |
| On or near Bourne Lane | 89 |
| On or near Robert Street | 65 |
| On or near Weight Road | 52 |
| On or near Church Street | 46 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 44 |
| On or near Chelsea Road | 44 |
| On or near Poets' Close | 41 |
| On or near Brenner Street | 39 |
| On or near Moorfields Close | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Easton, 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 | 654 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 581 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 161 | 8.3% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
Easton, Bristol, City of has an estimated population of 14,551. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Easton, Bristol, City of sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Easton, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Easton, Bristol, City of a safe place to live?
Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 134.0 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 Easton, Bristol, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Easton, Bristol, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Easton, Bristol, City of was up 14% on the year before: 1,950 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,709 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Easton, Bristol, City of?
Easton, 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 Easton, Bristol, City of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.