Crime in Easton, Bristol, City of: statistics, rates and trends
1,946 crimes were recorded in Easton, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Easton, Bristol, City of
- Questions about crime in Easton, Bristol, City of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (716), anti-social behaviour (265) and public order (173) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 612th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Easton, Bristol, City of | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,946 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.7 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,551 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Easton, Bristol, City of of any year here (1,946 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,946 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,695 | 116.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,739 | 119.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,704 | 117.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,717 | 118.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,748 | 120.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,883 | 129.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,631 | 112.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,659 | 114.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Easton, Bristol, City of recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (83% below) and other crime (22% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 29 to 42 and criminal damage and arson rose from 116 to 152, while drugs fell from 70 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 716 | 49.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 265 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 173 | 11.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 172 | 11.8 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 143 | 9.8 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 101 | 6.9 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 2.9 | 0.8 | +45% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Easton, Bristol, City of; the highest is Central, Bristol, City of (520.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St George Troopers Hill (58.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Easton, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +18% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +98% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | +13% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | +32% |
| St George Central | 1,751 | 122.6 | -8% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -56% |
| Brislington East | 1,343 | 105.9 | -21% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +289% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Easton, Bristol, City of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wood Street” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wood Street | 105 |
| On or near Bourne Lane | 87 |
| On or near Robert Street | 62 |
| On or near Weight Road | 53 |
| On or near Chelsea Road | 46 |
| On or near Poets' Close | 44 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 42 |
| On or near Church Street | 41 |
| On or near Beam Street | 39 |
| On or near Brenner Street | 39 |
Of the 1,681 crimes in Easton, Bristol, City of with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 265 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 701 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 596 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 116 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Easton, Bristol, City of has an estimated population of 14,551 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (9.0%, against 21.6%) and a younger population (8.3%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Easton, Bristol, City of average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Easton, Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Easton, Bristol, City of a safe place to live?
Easton, Bristol, City of recorded 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 612th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Easton, Bristol, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 716 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (265).
Is crime in Easton, Bristol, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Easton, Bristol, City of was up 15% on the year before: 1,946 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,695 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Easton, Bristol, City of?
About 14,551 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Easton, Bristol, City of?
Easton, 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.