Crime in St George West: statistics, rates and trends
1,021 crimes were recorded in St George West in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St George West
- Questions about crime in St George West
- About this data
1,021 crimes were recorded in St George West in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St George West has the 400th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St George West | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,021 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.6 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,605 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St George West was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,103 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (711). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 | 1,021 | 154.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 945 | 143.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 959 | 145.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,103 | 167.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 806 | 122.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 748 | 113.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 776 | 117.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 736 | 111.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 711 | 107.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St George West 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%) and public order (+27%). The largest falls were in other crime (-70%) and anti-social behaviour (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 46.0 | 1.34 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 30.4 | 3.67 | +25% |
| Public order | 100 | 15.1 | 2.28 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 10.3 | 2.09 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 10.1 | 1.50 | +46% |
| Other theft | 63 | 9.5 | 1.49 | +2% |
| Burglary | 41 | 6.2 | 1.76 | +17% |
| Robbery | 25 | 3.8 | 2.80 | +0% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.8 | 2.21 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +600% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -70% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in St George West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St George West recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St George West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St George West recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St George West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St George West recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St George West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St George West recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St George West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St George West recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St George West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St George West recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St George West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St George West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St George West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St George West recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St George West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St George West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St George West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St George West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St George West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St George West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St George West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St George West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St George West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St George West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St George West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St George West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St George West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St George West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St George West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 1,950 | 134.0 | -13% |
| St George Central | 1,764 | 123.5 | -20% |
| Eastville | 2,526 | 148.4 | -4% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 362 | 57.9 | -63% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +71% |
| Brislington East | 1,353 | 106.7 | -31% |
| Hillfields | 1,474 | 112.8 | -27% |
| Brislington West | 1,846 | 145.6 | -6% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trelawney Avenue | 216 |
| On or near Church Road | 115 |
| On or near Sherbourne Street | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Weavers Mill Close | 35 |
| On or near Beaufort Road | 34 |
| On or near Ebenezer Street | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Wicket Lane | 22 |
| On or near Congleton Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St George West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 426 | 41.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 7.2% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St George West has an estimated population of 6,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St George West sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St George West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 33.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is St George West a safe place to live?
St George West recorded 154.6 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (201).
Is crime in St George West going up or down?
Recorded crime in St George West was up 8% on the year before: 1,021 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 945 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St George West?
St George West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.