Crime in Frenchay
Frenchay had 98 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 68th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.
BS16, South Gloucestershire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Frenchay
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Frenchay. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 37 | 38% |
| anti-social behaviour | 33 | 34% |
| criminal damage | 9 | 9% |
| burglary | 6 | 6% |
| theft | 4 | 4% |
| vehicle crime | 3 | 3% |
| drugs | 2 | 2% |
| public order | 2 | 2% |
Frenchay against Bristol
| Type | Frenchay per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 28.4 | 32.4 | ▼ 3% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | 4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 2.3 | 5.7 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25.3 | 13.1 | ▲ 38% |
| Theft and robbery | 3.1 | 7.9 | ▼ 71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishponds | 174.7 | ▼ 15% |
| Hillfields | 118.5 | ▼ 14% |
| Stapleton | 117.1 | ▲ 21% |
| Stoke Gifford | 100.2 | ▼ 4% |
| Staple Hill | 79.5 | ▼ 17% |
| Frenchay | 75.2 | ▼ 5% |
| Downend | 39.9 | ▼ 9% |
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Questions people ask
Is Frenchay a safe area?
Frenchay had about 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 68 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Frenchay?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage (9).