Complex sentence: The Stapleton Road is a major thoroughfare in the City of Bristol, it is known for being very culturally diverse with many esoteric shops however since the mid 20th century it has gained a reputation for having a high crime rate.
Split into simpler sentences: The Stapleton Road is a major thoroughfare in the City of Bristol. It is known for being very culturally diverse with many esoteric shops, however since the mid 20th century it has gained a reputation for having a high crime rate.