Bristol
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Bristol safe?
Crime in Bristol is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Bristol has 9.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Bristol is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.4 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 22006 51%
- Public order 6734 16%
- Shoplifting 5268 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 4976 11%
- Other theft 4446 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Bristol has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Bristol has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 91%
- Some flooding 7%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
327 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Bristol has many old mine shafts compared with other cities we cover.
BristolNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Bristol?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Bristol is currently Medium.
How does crime in Bristol compare with England?
Crime in Bristol is higher than the England rate. Bristol has 9.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Bristol is safe?
No. These figures are for Bristol as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Bristol?
This Bristol page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report