Crime in Eastville: statistics, rates and trends
2,568 crimes were recorded in Eastville in the 12 months to August 2026, 150.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eastville at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastville
- Types of crime in Eastville
- Eastville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastville
- Demographics of Eastville
- Questions about crime in Eastville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (893), anti-social behaviour (381) and other theft (282) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 431st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Eastville | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,568 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.9 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 17,019 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Eastville of any year here (2,568 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,568 | 150.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,329 | 136.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,169 | 127.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,933 | 113.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,914 | 112.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,927 | 113.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,008 | 118.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,785 | 104.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,914 | 112.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 221 |
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 225 |
| May 2026 | 248 |
| April 2026 | 224 |
| March 2026 | 209 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 178 |
| December 2025 | 210 |
| November 2025 | 228 |
| October 2025 | 247 |
| September 2025 | 193 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastville recorded notably more other theft (2.6 times the national rate), burglary (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 163 and anti-social behaviour rose from 314 to 381, while public order fell from 222 to 170.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 893 | 52.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 381 | 22.4 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Other theft | 282 | 16.6 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Public order | 170 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 9.6 | 8.5 | +318% |
| Burglary | 124 | 7.3 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 47 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.2 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.6 | 0.8 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastville; the highest is Lawrence Hill (264.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St George Troopers Hill (58.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastville |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +4% |
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | -11% |
| Hillfields | 1,473 | 112.7 | -25% |
| Frome Vale | 2,125 | 150.2 | 0% |
| St George Central | 1,751 | 122.6 | -19% |
| Lockleaze | 2,898 | 206.6 | +37% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +75% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Eastville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” and “Snowdon Road” (187 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 187 |
| On or near Snowdon Road | 187 |
| On or near Stroud Avenue | 70 |
| On or near Freemantle Gardens | 64 |
| On or near Knowsley Road | 58 |
| On or near Parade Court | 55 |
| On or near Alcove Road | 53 |
| On or near Berkeley Street | 53 |
| On or near Rose Green Close | 53 |
| On or near Boswell Street | 47 |
Of the 2,187 crimes in Eastville with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 381 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 853 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 851 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 128 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Eastville has an estimated population of 17,019 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.6%, against 7.9%), more private renting (29%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastville average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastville a safe place to live?
Eastville recorded 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 431st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Eastville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 893 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (381).
Is crime in Eastville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastville was up 10% on the year before: 2,568 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,329 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastville?
About 17,019 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastville?
Eastville 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.