Crime in St George Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,764 crimes were recorded in St George Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St George Central at a glance
- Crime trends in St George Central
- Types of crime in St George Central
- St George Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St George Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in St George Central
- Population and deprivation in St George Central
- Questions about crime in St George Central
- About this data
1,764 crimes were recorded in St George Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 609 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St George Central has the 779th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St George Central | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,764 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.5 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,285 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St George Central was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,175). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 1,764 | 123.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,362 | 95.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,469 | 102.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,215 | 85.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,175 | 82.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,268 | 88.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,203 | 84.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,355 | 94.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,233 | 86.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 181 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 137 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
| August 2025 | 145 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St George Central 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 shoplifting, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+337%) and criminal damage and arson (+40%). The largest falls were in robbery (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 609 | 42.6 | 1.25 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 354 | 24.8 | 2.99 | +337% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +9% |
| Other theft | 125 | 8.8 | 1.37 | +19% |
| Public order | 114 | 8.0 | 1.20 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 7.6 | 1.55 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 7.4 | 1.08 | +40% |
| Burglary | 70 | 4.9 | 1.39 | +19% |
| Drugs | 48 | 3.4 | 1.03 | +14% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.7 | 1.26 | +12% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.8 | 1.30 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in St George Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St George Central recorded 609 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 34.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St George Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St George Central recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 337% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St George Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St George Central recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St George Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St George Central recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St George Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St George Central recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St George Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St George Central recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St George Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St George Central recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St George Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St George Central recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St George Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St George Central recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St George Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St George Central recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St George Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St George Central recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St George Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St George Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St George Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St George Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St George Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St George Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St George Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St George Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St George Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George Troopers Hill | 362 | 57.9 | -53% |
| Hillfields | 1,474 | 112.8 | -9% |
| St George West | 1,021 | 154.6 | +25% |
| Eastville | 2,526 | 148.4 | +20% |
| Easton | 1,950 | 134.0 | +9% |
| Brislington East | 1,353 | 106.7 | -14% |
| Frome Vale | 2,174 | 153.6 | +24% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +114% |
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 St George Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bell Hill Road | 179 |
| On or near May Street | 118 |
| On or near Speedwell Road | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Whiteway Road | 55 |
| On or near Green Croft | 53 |
| On or near Two Mile Hill Road | 44 |
| On or near Glenburn Road | 34 |
| On or near Meg Thatchers Green | 34 |
| On or near Belfry Avenue | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St George Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 552 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 417 | 23.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 202 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 8.6% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 7.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
St George Central has an estimated population of 14,285. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St George Central sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St George Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is St George Central a safe place to live?
St George Central recorded 123.5 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 St George Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 609 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (354).
Is crime in St George Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in St George Central was up 30% on the year before: 1,764 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,362 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St George Central?
St George Central 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 St George Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.