Crime in St George Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,751 crimes were recorded in St George Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St George Central
- Questions about crime in St George Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (595), shoplifting (369) and anti-social behaviour (149) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 791st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St George Central | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,751 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.6 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,285 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in St George Central of any year here (1,751 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,751 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,377 | 96.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,491 | 104.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,233 | 86.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,162 | 81.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,247 | 87.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,238 | 86.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,354 | 94.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,222 | 85.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St George Central recorded notably more shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (56% above the national rate) and burglary (44% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 95 to 369 and burglary rose from 60 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 595 | 41.7 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 369 | 25.8 | 8.5 | +288% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Other theft | 118 | 8.3 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Burglary | 73 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St George Central; 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 St George Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -52% |
| Hillfields | 1,473 | 112.7 | -8% |
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +28% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | +23% |
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | +9% |
| Brislington East | 1,343 | 105.9 | -14% |
| Frome Vale | 2,125 | 150.2 | +22% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +116% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in St George Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bell Hill Road” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bell Hill Road | 162 |
| On or near May Street | 121 |
| On or near Green Croft | 80 |
| On or near Speedwell Road | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Whiteway Road | 54 |
| On or near Two Mile Hill Road | 42 |
| On or near Meg Thatchers Green | 38 |
| On or near Hillside Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Glenburn Road | 34 |
Of the 1,602 crimes in St George Central with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 555 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 467 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 198 | 12.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
St George Central has an estimated population of 14,285 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (13%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St George Central average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St George Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St George Central a safe place to live?
St George Central recorded 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 791st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in St George Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 595 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (369).
Is crime in St George Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in St George Central was up 27% on the year before: 1,751 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St George Central?
About 14,285 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St George Central?
St George Central 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.