Crime in St Pauls
St Pauls had 2,804 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 395.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 350% 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 5% on the three months before.
BS2, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of St Pauls
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of St Pauls. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 798 | 28% |
| anti-social behaviour | 450 | 16% |
| shoplifting | 367 | 13% |
| theft | 246 | 9% |
| public order | 229 | 8% |
| criminal damage | 175 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 131 | 5% |
| robbery | 94 | 3% |
St Pauls against Bristol
| Type | St Pauls per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 112.5 | 32.4 | ▼ 2% |
| Burglary | 12.1 | 4 | ▼ 32% |
| Vehicle crime | 18.5 | 5.7 | ▲ 7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63.4 | 13.1 | ▼ 18% |
| Theft and robbery | 64.3 | 7.9 | ▲ 10% |
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% |
| Easton | 195.1 | ▼ 8% |
| Montpelier | 181.2 | ▼ 1% |
| Upper Easton | 174.8 | ▼ 13% |
| Cotham | 156.8 | ▼ 2% |
| Bishopston | 80.9 | ▲ 7% |
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Questions people ask
Is St Pauls a safe area?
St Pauls had about 395.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 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 St Pauls?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (798), followed by anti-social behaviour (450) and shoplifting (367).