The Bristol neighbourhoods with the most violent and sexual offences

Bristol has been ranked as one of the UK's most violent cities, with a 20 per cent increase in violent crime putting it above the national average

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Carrington WalkerGAU Writer

05:01, 27 APR 2025

A policeman walking away from an elderly person's home. — Violent and sexual crimes in Bristol are well above the national average (Image: Getty)

More than 1,000 violent or sexual offences were committed in multiple Bristol neighbourhoods in the last year, according to police data. The city has seen a 20 per cent increase in violent crimes from March 2024 to February of this year.

Around 43,100 violent crimes took place in this period - well above the national average. The term 'violent crime' refers to a range of major offences such as murder and grievous bodily harm (GBH).

It also includes assault with injury, common assault, harassment, offensive weapon and other violence. Rape, sexual assault, and indecent exposure are included in the sexual offences data.

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Three neighbourhoods registered more than 1,000 violent and/or sexual offences within the last year. This is about 200 per cent above the national crime rate comparison.

Here are the 10 Bristol areas with the highest number of violent and sexual offences from March 2024 to February 2025:

10. Henbury and Brentry
There were 810 violent and sexual offences reported across Henbury and Brentry from March 2024 - February 2025 according to Avon and Somerset Police.
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9. Kingsweston
There were 826 violent and sexual offences reported in Kingsweston from March 2024 - February 2025 according to Avon and Somerset Police.
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8. Lockleaze and Eastgate
There were 871 violent and sexual offences reported across Lockleaze and Eastgate from March 2024 - February 2025 according to Avon and Somerset Police.
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7. Eastville
There were 928 violent and sexual offences reported in Eastville from March 2024 - February 2025 according to Avon and Somerset Police.
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