Crime in Clifton
Clifton had 599 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.
BS8, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Clifton
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Clifton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 131 | 22% |
| vehicle crime | 113 | 19% |
| shoplifting | 90 | 15% |
| criminal damage | 59 | 10% |
| anti-social behaviour | 54 | 9% |
| theft | 36 | 6% |
| burglary | 33 | 6% |
| bike theft | 28 | 5% |
Clifton against Bristol
| Type | Clifton per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 22.4 | 32.4 | ▼ 24% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | 4 | ▼ 41% |
| Vehicle crime | 19.3 | 5.7 | ▲ 18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9.2 | 13.1 | ▼ 38% |
| Theft and robbery | 13.3 | 7.9 | ▼ 21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown | 361.6 | ▼ 2% |
| Southville | 168.8 | ▲ 5% |
| Cotham | 156.8 | ▼ 2% |
| Victoria Park | 141.3 | ▼ 10% |
| Clifton | 102.4 | ▼ 16% |
| Hotwells | 101.8 | ▲ 5% |
| Redland | 72.1 | ▼ 6% |
Live in Clifton?
Type your postcode to see everything right round your own street, or get it every Sunday evening by email. Free.
Questions people ask
Is Clifton a safe area?
Clifton had about 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Clifton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (131), followed by vehicle crime (113) and shoplifting (90).