Crime in Stoke Bishop: statistics, rates and trends
880 crimes were recorded in Stoke Bishop in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoke Bishop at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke Bishop
- Types of crime in Stoke Bishop
- Stoke Bishop compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke Bishop
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke Bishop
- Demographics of Stoke Bishop
- Questions about crime in Stoke Bishop
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (231), anti-social behaviour (215) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,448th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stoke Bishop | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 880 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,617 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Bishop peaked in the year to August 2025 (896 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (697). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 880 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 896 | 65.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 887 | 65.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 771 | 56.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 750 | 55.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 803 | 59.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 703 | 51.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 697 | 51.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 790 | 58.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stoke Bishop recorded notably more burglary (53% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (82% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 36 to 74 and criminal damage and arson rose from 66 to 89, while shoplifting fell from 47 to 21 and violence and sexual offences fell from 292 to 231.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 17.0 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Burglary | 74 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +106% |
| Public order | 65 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoke Bishop; the highest is Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston (134.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Redland (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Bishop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | +18% |
| Clifton Down | 1,195 | 91.2 | +41% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -22% |
| Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | 3,084 | 134.5 | +108% |
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | +33% |
| Clifton | 1,070 | 82.2 | +27% |
| Southmead | 1,804 | 131.7 | +104% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,812 | 129.6 | +100% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Stoke Bishop over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ladies Mile” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ladies Mile | 80 |
| On or near Clapton Walk | 77 |
| On or near Circular Road | 54 |
| On or near B4054 | 53 |
| On or near Rockleaze | 22 |
| On or near Stoke Road | 21 |
| On or near Dingle Close | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Trym Leaze | 17 |
| On or near Wood End Walk | 17 |
Of the 665 crimes in Stoke Bishop with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 215 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 48.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Stoke Bishop has an estimated population of 13,617 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (26.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (8.6%, against 18.2%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke Bishop average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoke Bishop | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 26.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke Bishop a safe place to live?
Stoke Bishop recorded 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,448th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Stoke Bishop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (215).
Is crime in Stoke Bishop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Bishop was down 2% on the year before: 880 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 896 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke Bishop?
About 13,617 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke Bishop?
Stoke Bishop 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.