Crime in Stoke Bishop: statistics, rates and trends
944 crimes were recorded in Stoke Bishop in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stoke Bishop
- Questions about crime in Stoke Bishop
- About this data
944 crimes were recorded in Stoke Bishop in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoke Bishop has the 2,246th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoke Bishop | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 944 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.3 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 13,617 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Bishop was highest in the year to July 2026 (944 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (680). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 944 | 69.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 862 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 878 | 64.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 747 | 54.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 763 | 56.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 812 | 59.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 680 | 49.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 693 | 50.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 793 | 58.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoke Bishop 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+161%) and criminal damage and arson (+49%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 16.4 | 1.07 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +49% |
| Burglary | 81 | 5.9 | 1.68 | +161% |
| Public order | 75 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +25% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.6 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +6% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +12% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 0.60 | +120% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoke Bishop
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoke Bishop recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoke Bishop
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoke Bishop recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoke Bishop
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoke Bishop recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoke Bishop
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoke Bishop recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 161% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoke Bishop
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoke Bishop recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoke Bishop
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoke Bishop recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoke Bishop
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoke Bishop recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoke Bishop
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoke Bishop recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoke Bishop
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoke Bishop recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoke Bishop
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoke Bishop recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoke Bishop
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoke Bishop recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoke Bishop
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoke Bishop recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoke Bishop
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoke Bishop recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoke Bishop
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoke Bishop recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoke Bishop, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoke Bishop.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Bishop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,590 | 76.0 | +10% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | +31% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -29% |
| Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | 3,209 | 139.9 | +102% |
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | +22% |
| Clifton | 1,050 | 80.7 | +16% |
| Southmead | 1,750 | 127.8 | +84% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,811 | 129.5 | +87% |
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 Stoke Bishop over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ladies Mile | 90 |
| On or near Clapton Walk | 81 |
| On or near B4054 | 66 |
| On or near Circular Road | 56 |
| On or near Stoke Road | 23 |
| On or near Dingle Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Rockleaze | 22 |
| On or near Wood End Walk | 20 |
| On or near Downleaze | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoke Bishop 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 | 308 | 32.6% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 23.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 23.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 8.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Stoke Bishop has an estimated population of 13,617. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoke Bishop sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoke Bishop |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Stoke Bishop a safe place to live?
Stoke Bishop recorded 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Stoke Bishop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Stoke Bishop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Bishop was up 10% on the year before: 944 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 862 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoke Bishop?
Stoke Bishop 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 Stoke Bishop. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.