Crime in Barton Hill
Barton Hill had 775 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 198.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 126% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.
BS5, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barton Hill
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barton Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 271 | 35% |
| anti-social behaviour | 116 | 15% |
| theft | 66 | 9% |
| criminal damage | 57 | 7% |
| vehicle crime | 54 | 7% |
| shoplifting | 47 | 6% |
| public order | 43 | 6% |
| burglary | 29 | 4% |
Barton Hill against Bristol
| Type | Barton Hill per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 69.4 | 32.4 | ▼ 16% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | 4 | ▼ 28% |
| Vehicle crime | 13.8 | 5.7 | ▼ 19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29.7 | 13.1 | ▼ 22% |
| Theft and robbery | 27.9 | 7.9 | ▼ 4% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls | 395.2 | ▼ 5% |
| Barton Hill | 198.6 | ▼ 14% |
| Easton | 195.1 | ▼ 8% |
| Upper Easton | 174.8 | ▼ 13% |
| Totterdown | 147.8 | ▲ 1% |
| Redfield | 142.6 | ▼ 12% |
| Whitehall | 126.8 | ▼ 19% |
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Questions people ask
Is Barton Hill a safe area?
Barton Hill had about 198.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Barton Hill?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (271), followed by anti-social behaviour (116) and theft (66).