Crime Rate in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston

The total recorded crimes in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 254 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, encompassing approximately 30,347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (126) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Orlebar Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Henacre Road with total crimes: 8
  • Commonfield Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?

To understand the safety of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, we need to analyze Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 3,553 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,794 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has recorded 254 crimes with crime rate of 8.37 ranking 5th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crimes were 3,553. The crime rate of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in 2024 was 117.08 (year) or 9.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston were around 2,794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.07 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (126 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (111 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (274 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025126
February 2025117
January 2025128
December 2024109
November 2024103
October 2024111
September 2024123
August 2024110
July 2024113
June 2024274
May 2024133
April 2024103

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202420
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202531
January 202516
December 202413
November 202424
October 202415
September 202419
August 202415
July 202419
June 202444
May 202417
April 202424

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 202411
November 202421
October 20249
September 202421
August 202420
July 202420
June 202446
May 202418
April 202420

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202535
January 202537
December 202423
November 202441
October 202424
September 202433
August 202440
July 202434
June 2024116
May 202463
April 202442

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 202414
August 20248
July 20248
June 202428
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 334 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202521
January 202524
December 202414
November 202427
October 202416
September 202434
August 202427
July 202423
June 202468
May 202433
April 202421

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 284 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202516
January 202523
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202429
August 202421
July 202433
June 202436
May 202439
April 202426

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston postcode area is presented below.

1. Orlebar Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Henacre Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Commonfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Humberstan Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Ridge (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kings Weston Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Tide Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Antona Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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