Crime in St George West: statistics, rates and trends
1,038 crimes were recorded in St George West in the 12 months to August 2026, 157.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St George West at a glance
- Crime trends in St George West
- Types of crime in St George West
- St George West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St George West
- What happened after crimes were reported in St George West
- Demographics of St George West
- Questions about crime in St George West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (309), shoplifting (216) and anti-social behaviour (104) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 377th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St George West | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,038 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.2 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 6,605 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St George West peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,102 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (704). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 47%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,038 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 912 | 138.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 984 | 149.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,102 | 166.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 812 | 122.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 757 | 114.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 794 | 120.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 704 | 106.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 706 | 106.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, St George West recorded notably more shoplifting (3.9 times the national rate), robbery (3.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 69 and shoplifting rose from 151 to 216, while drugs fell from 27 to 20 and other theft fell from 68 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 46.8 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 216 | 32.7 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 15.7 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 91 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 10.7 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +64% |
| Other theft | 56 | 8.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 42 | 6.4 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Robbery | 27 | 4.1 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 2.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St George West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | -15% |
| St George Central | 1,751 | 122.6 | -22% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | -4% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -63% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +68% |
| Brislington East | 1,343 | 105.9 | -33% |
| Hillfields | 1,473 | 112.7 | -28% |
| Brislington West | 1,834 | 144.7 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in St George West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Trelawney Avenue” (236).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trelawney Avenue | 236 |
| On or near Church Road | 112 |
| On or near Sherbourne Street | 44 |
| On or near Beaufort Road | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Weavers Mill Close | 30 |
| On or near Ebenezer Street | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 24 |
| On or near Congleton Road | 20 |
| On or near Whitehall Road | 20 |
Of the 934 crimes in St George West with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 471 | 50.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 297 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
St George West has an estimated population of 6,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), a younger population (10%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St George West average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St George West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St George West a safe place to live?
St George West recorded 157.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 377th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St George West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (216).
Is crime in St George West going up or down?
Recorded crime in St George West was up 14% on the year before: 1,038 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 912 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St George West?
About 6,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St George West?
St George West 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.