Crime in Montpelier
Montpelier had 1,510 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 181.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 106% 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 1% on the three months before.
BS6, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Montpelier
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Montpelier. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 460 | 30% |
| anti-social behaviour | 263 | 17% |
| shoplifting | 158 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 125 | 8% |
| theft | 120 | 8% |
| public order | 90 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 89 | 6% |
| burglary | 57 | 4% |
Montpelier against Bristol
| Type | Montpelier per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 55.2 | 32.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | 4 | ▼ 42% |
| Vehicle crime | 10.7 | 5.7 | ▼ 3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31.6 | 13.1 | ▼ 1% |
| Theft and robbery | 25.7 | 7.9 | ▲ 12% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Montpelier a safe area?
Montpelier had about 181.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 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 Montpelier?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (460), followed by anti-social behaviour (263) and shoplifting (158).