Crime in Redland: statistics, rates and trends
696 crimes were recorded in Redland in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (181), vehicle crime (140) and anti-social behaviour (67) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,015th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Redland | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 696 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.3 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,837 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redland peaked in the year to August 2018 (718 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (565). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 696 | 50.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 601 | 43.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 633 | 45.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 565 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 578 | 41.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 642 | 46.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 601 | 43.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 625 | 45.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 718 | 51.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redland recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (62% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 86 to 140 and shoplifting rose from 43 to 66, while other theft fell from 57 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 13.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 4.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Redland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | +71% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,244 | 89.9 | +79% |
| Clifton Down | 1,195 | 91.2 | +81% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | +250% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | +52% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +934% |
| Horfield | 2,056 | 152.3 | +203% |
| Clifton | 1,070 | 82.2 | +64% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Redland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near The Quadrant | 32 |
| On or near Brookfield Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 23 |
| On or near Iddesleigh Road | 21 |
| On or near Meridian Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Redland Court Road | 16 |
| On or near Dulverton Road | 15 |
| On or near Chapter Walk | 14 |
| On or near Clarendon Road | 12 |
Of the 629 crimes in Redland with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 356 | 56.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Redland has an estimated population of 13,837 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (67%, against 34%), more students (14.7%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (3.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redland average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redland a safe place to live?
Redland recorded 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,015th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Redland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (140).
Is crime in Redland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redland was up 16% on the year before: 696 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 601 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redland?
About 13,837 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redland?
Redland 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.