Crime in Stapleton
Stapleton had 150 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 79 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.
BS16, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stapleton
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stapleton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 55 | 37% |
| anti-social behaviour | 44 | 29% |
| burglary | 12 | 8% |
| criminal damage | 12 | 8% |
| vehicle crime | 9 | 6% |
| theft | 7 | 5% |
| public order | 5 | 3% |
| drugs | 2 | 1% |
Stapleton against Bristol
| Type | Stapleton per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 42.9 | 37.9 | ▲ 17% |
| Burglary | 9.4 | 4.6 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 8.3 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34.3 | 16.8 | ▲ 38% |
| Theft and robbery | 6.2 | 11.6 | ▼ 27% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Stapleton a safe area?
Stapleton had about 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 79 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Stapleton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and burglary (12).