Crime in Speedwell
Speedwell had 586 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.
BS15, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Speedwell
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Speedwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 161 | 27% |
| shoplifting | 129 | 22% |
| anti-social behaviour | 70 | 12% |
| theft | 45 | 8% |
| vehicle crime | 45 | 8% |
| criminal damage | 35 | 6% |
| burglary | 27 | 5% |
| public order | 22 | 4% |
Speedwell against Bristol
| Type | Speedwell per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 37.9 | 32.4 | ▼ 28% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | 4 | ▼ 13% |
| Vehicle crime | 10.6 | 5.7 | ▲ 10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16.5 | 13.1 | ▼ 3% |
| Theft and robbery | 13.7 | 7.9 | ▲ 5% |
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% |
| Speedwell | 138.1 | ▼ 12% |
| Two Mile Hill | 132.8 | ▼ 7% |
| Hillfields | 118.5 | ▼ 14% |
| St George | 115.9 | ▼ 6% |
| Kingswood | 93.6 | ▼ 4% |
| Upper Soundwell | 75.1 | ▼ 6% |
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Questions people ask
Is Speedwell a safe area?
Speedwell had about 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Speedwell?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (161), followed by shoplifting (129) and anti-social behaviour (70).