What is the crime rate in Bishopsworth Ward? 87 crimes per 1,000 residents
Bishopsworth Ward had 1,091 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 87 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime rose 4.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 1,091
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- +4.5%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Bishopsworth WardWhat are the most common crimes in Bishopsworth Ward?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Bishopsworth Ward, with 578 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (46 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 4 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesAbove England and Wales | 46 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 8.9 per 1,000 |
| Public orderAbove England and Wales | 8.3 per 1,000 |
| Other theft | 6.5 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.6 per 1,000 |
| Burglary | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeAbove England and Wales | 2.8 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 1.5 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.4 per 1,000 |
| Robbery | 1.4 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.1 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Bishopsworth Ward?
Crime rose 4.5% on the previous 12 months. 1,091 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 1,044 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
How does crime in Bishopsworth Ward compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Bishopsworth Ward compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Bristol.
Bishopsworth Ward vs Hartcliffe Ward
- Bishopsworth Ward
- 87 per 1,000
- Hartcliffe Ward
- 180 per 1,000
Open comparison
Bishopsworth Ward vs Bedminster Ward
- Bishopsworth Ward
- 87 per 1,000
- Bedminster Ward
- 72 per 1,000
Open comparison
Bishopsworth Ward vs Filwood Ward
- Bishopsworth Ward
- 87 per 1,000
- Filwood Ward
- 124 per 1,000
Open comparison
Bishopsworth Ward vs Whitchurch Park Ward
- Bishopsworth Ward
- 87 per 1,000
- Whitchurch Park Ward
- 142 per 1,000
Open comparison
Bishopsworth Ward vs Southville Ward
- Bishopsworth Ward
- 87 per 1,000
- Southville Ward
- 152 per 1,000
Open comparison
Bishopsworth Ward vs Hengrove Ward
- Bishopsworth Ward
- 87 per 1,000
- Hengrove Ward
- 89 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is Bishopsworth Ward a safe place to live?
Bishopsworth Ward had 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 4.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Bishopsworth Ward?
Police recorded 211 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Bishopsworth Ward in the 12 months to August 2026, or 17 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Bishopsworth Ward?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Bishopsworth Ward.
- What is the average house price in Bishopsworth Ward?
- When did average house prices in Bishopsworth Ward reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Bishopsworth Ward?
- What type of properties are sold in Bishopsworth Ward?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Bishopsworth Ward?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Bishopsworth Ward?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Bishopsworth Ward?
- How do Bishopsworth Ward house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 19:06 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Bishopsworth Ward dataset covers 338 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.