Crime in Upper Soundwell
Upper Soundwell had 353 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 69th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.
BS16, South Gloucestershire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upper Soundwell
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upper Soundwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 160 | 45% |
| anti-social behaviour | 44 | 12% |
| criminal damage | 33 | 9% |
| theft | 32 | 9% |
| public order | 22 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 16 | 5% |
| shoplifting | 15 | 4% |
| burglary | 14 | 4% |
Upper Soundwell against Bristol
| Type | Upper Soundwell per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 34 | 32.4 | ▼ 1% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 3.4 | 5.7 | ▼ 27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9.4 | 13.1 | ▼ 10% |
| Theft and robbery | 7.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speedwell | 138.1 | ▼ 12% |
| Two Mile Hill | 132.8 | ▼ 7% |
| Hillfields | 118.5 | ▼ 14% |
| Kingswood | 93.6 | ▼ 4% |
| Staple Hill | 79.5 | ▼ 17% |
| Upper Soundwell | 75.1 | ▼ 6% |
| Mangotsfield | 49.7 | ▼ 24% |
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Questions people ask
Is Upper Soundwell a safe area?
Upper Soundwell had about 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 69 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Upper Soundwell?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (160), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and criminal damage (33).