Bristol Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bristol’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 13.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 80.8% above the UK average of 7.3. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the city’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its status as a major urban centre with a dense population and vibrant social landscape. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.6%) and public order offences (10.2%). These figures align with patterns seen in cities with high population density and diverse social activity. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—may contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces and increased opportunities for certain offences. While property crimes (2187) and violent crimes (1992) both featured prominently, the high rates of violent crime compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) suggest systemic challenges in addressing interpersonal conflict and public safety. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those with concentrated populations of young people or frequent public gatherings. The city’s unique blend of urban infrastructure and cultural vibrancy likely plays a role in sustaining these crime patterns, though further analysis would be required to isolate specific contributing factors.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with robbery incidents surging by 38% (from 100 to 138) and burglary increasing by 36.9% (from 179 to 245). These rises may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which could have heightened opportunities for theft and targeted crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 24.1% (from 945 to 717), reflecting the impact of policing initiatives or natural seasonal fluctuations in public activity. The category of 'other crime' fell by 32.7% (from 98 to 66), though this decline does not directly correlate with any obvious external event. Violent crimes, while remaining the most common category, were 79% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), with public order offences (1.3 per 1,000) showing an even starker divergence at 177% above the national rate. Bicycle theft, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 233% above the UK average, a figure that may be partly explained by the city’s cycling infrastructure and the presence of student populations. Residents might find the 23.3% increase in theft from the person (from 30 to 37) particularly concerning, as it suggests a rise in opportunistic crimes in public spaces during darker evenings.

Bristol’s crime rate in November 2025 (13.2 per 1,000) marked an 8.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 14.4, indicating a slight but notable downward trend. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 190 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while high, reflects the city’s dense population and associated risk factors. On a per-resident basis, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 in 76 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. When compared to the UK average, Bristol’s crime rate remains significantly elevated, with the city’s violent crime rate (4.6 per 1,000) being 79% above the national figure. This disparity underscores the challenges faced by urban areas in managing crime relative to smaller or more rural regions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is substantial, the rate per capita highlights the need for proportionate policing and community-based interventions. The daily crime count, though high, does not necessarily indicate a worsening situation—rather, it reflects the city’s inherent characteristics as a major urban hub. These comparisons provide a framework for understanding Bristol’s position within the broader UK context, even as local-specific factors continue to shape its unique crime profile.