Crime in Cotham
Cotham had 1,305 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% above the middle Bristol area. Its figures are pushed up because it takes in part of the city centre, where visitors and workers outnumber residents. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.
BS6, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cotham
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cotham. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 374 | 29% |
| anti-social behaviour | 207 | 16% |
| theft | 125 | 10% |
| shoplifting | 113 | 9% |
| criminal damage | 106 | 8% |
| vehicle crime | 94 | 7% |
| public order | 90 | 7% |
| burglary | 63 | 5% |
Cotham against Bristol
| Type | Cotham per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 44.9 | 32.4 | ▲ 3% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | 4 | ▼ 35% |
| Vehicle crime | 11.3 | 5.7 | ▼ 10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24.9 | 13.1 | ▼ 16% |
| Theft and robbery | 25.7 | 7.9 | ▲ 35% |
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% |
| Kingsdown | 361.6 | ▼ 2% |
| Montpelier | 181.2 | ▼ 1% |
| Cotham | 156.8 | ▼ 2% |
| Victoria Park | 141.3 | ▼ 10% |
| Bishopston | 80.9 | ▲ 7% |
| Redland | 72.1 | ▼ 6% |
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Questions people ask
Is Cotham a safe area?
Cotham had about 156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence. Its figures include part of the busy city centre.
What is the most common crime in Cotham?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (374), followed by anti-social behaviour (207) and theft (125).