Crime Rate in Lawrence Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lawrence Hill

The total recorded crimes in Lawrence Hill, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 875 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lawrence Hill crime rate of 11.75 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 Lawrence Hill, encompassing approximately 74,495 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (273) incidents (-20.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (185) incidents (12.80% increase)
  • Public order: (141) incidents (16.53% increase)
Lawrence Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 144
  • Harleston Street with total crimes: 108
  • Wade Street with total crimes: 42

How safe is Lawrence Hill?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Lawrence Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 12,620 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lawrence Hill witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Lawrence Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 10,736 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lawrence Hill witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lawrence Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lawrence Hill has recorded 875 crimes with crime rate of 11.75 ranking 2th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Lawrence Hill crimes were 12,620. The crime rate of Lawrence Hill in 2024 was 169.41 (year) or 14.12 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lawrence Hill were around 10,736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.12 (year) or 12.01 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
Eastville219 72,552 91,851 9
Frome Vale176 112,593 81,732 10
Filwood177 101,990 121,612 13
Easton155 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry157 132,136 111,544 14
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
Horfield170 121,766 161,439 16
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
Knowle98 221,689 181,357 17
Stockwood124 171,308 231,168 22
Bishopsworth110 191,632 191,319 18
St George Central124 181,599 201,301 19
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
Windmill Hill95 251,319 221,202 21
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
Bishopston and Ashley Down83 281,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside96 241,084 281,020 27
Hillfields77 291,253 25819 30
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Lawrence Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 273 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 185 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (345 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (164 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (331 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (178 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (325 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (128 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (308 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (126 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 151 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 255 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 194 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (319 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (179 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (292 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (278 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (165 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (399 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (188 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 965 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202565
May 202595
April 2025128
March 202567
February 202568
January 202559
December 202465
November 202460
October 202488
September 202497
August 202478

A total of 3656 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 304.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 399 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025273
June 2025345
May 2025331
April 2025325
March 2025308
February 2025250
January 2025281
December 2024255
November 2024319
October 2024292
September 2024278
August 2024399

A total of 326 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202528
May 202520
April 202532
March 202531
February 202528
January 202536
December 202414
November 202413
October 202419
September 202437
August 202424

A total of 1971 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025185
June 2025164
May 2025178
April 2025126
March 2025126
February 2025151
January 2025180
December 2024194
November 2024179
October 2024135
September 2024165
August 2024188

A total of 796 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202567
May 202538
April 202557
March 202546
February 202545
January 202578
December 202472
November 202488
October 202495
September 202471
August 202498

A total of 1296 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025121
May 2025105
April 2025101
March 202588
February 202582
January 202590
December 202488
November 202469
October 2024142
September 2024102
August 2024167

A total of 251 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202519
April 202514
March 202517
February 202513
January 202521
December 202429
November 202424
October 202417
September 202421
August 202447

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 202513
March 20252
February 20257
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 202418
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 300 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202517
April 202515
March 202564
February 20259
January 202521
December 20245
November 202425
October 202434
September 202435
August 202431

A total of 452 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202541
April 202575
March 202528
February 202533
January 202531
December 202429
November 202445
October 202467
September 202439
August 202436

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20258
April 202525
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 202420
August 20249

A total of 200 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202535
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 202420
October 202428
September 202415
August 202470

A total of 628 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202545
May 202539
April 202540
March 202568
February 202523
January 202588
December 202455
November 202448
October 202493
September 202440
August 202461

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 20242
November 202415
October 20244
September 20249
August 20249

High Crime Locations Lawrence Hill in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total144
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft24
Shoplifting18
Public order12
Robbery12
2. Harleston Street (Map)
Total108
Public order36
Drugs24
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery6
3. Wade Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
4. Lamb Street (Map)
Total42
Other theft18
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
5. Lawfords Gate (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
6. Trinity Walk (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
7. West Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Winsford Street (Map)
Total18
Public order18
9. Champion Square (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Newfoundland Street (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.