Crime in Kingsdown
Kingsdown had 2,806 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 361.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 311% 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 Kingsdown
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kingsdown. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 694 | 25% |
| shoplifting | 443 | 16% |
| anti-social behaviour | 430 | 15% |
| theft | 241 | 9% |
| public order | 218 | 8% |
| criminal damage | 195 | 7% |
| vehicle crime | 156 | 6% |
| burglary | 100 | 4% |
Kingsdown against Bristol
| Type | Kingsdown per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 89.4 | 32.4 | ▼ 7% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | 4 | ▼ 39% |
| Vehicle crime | 20.1 | 5.7 | ▲ 43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55.4 | 13.1 | ▼ 7% |
| Theft and robbery | 61.6 | 7.9 | ▲ 6% |
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% |
| Clifton | 102.4 | ▼ 16% |
| Redland | 72.1 | ▼ 6% |
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Questions people ask
Is Kingsdown a safe area?
Kingsdown had about 361.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 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 Kingsdown?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (694), followed by shoplifting (443) and anti-social behaviour (430).