Crime Rate in Lockleaze: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lockleaze

The total recorded crimes in Lockleaze, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lockleaze crime rate of 13.10 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 Lockleaze, encompassing approximately 24,358 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (22.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (78.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)
Lockleaze Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Stottbury Road with total crimes: 21

How safe is Lockleaze?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Lockleaze reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,673 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lockleaze witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Lockleaze experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,393 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lockleaze witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lockleaze Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lockleaze has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 13.10 ranking 4th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Lockleaze crimes were 2,673. The crime rate of Lockleaze in 2024 was 109.74 (year) or 9.14 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lockleaze were around 2,393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.24 (year) or 8.19 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lockleaze)CrimesRank (Lockleaze)CrimesRank (Lockleaze)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Frome Vale177 122,593 81,732 10
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Knowle110 221,689 181,357 17
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
Stockwood140 181,308 231,168 22
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton Down84 25909 31894 28
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Lockleaze Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202530
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202416
November 202416
October 202419
September 202430
August 202426
July 202426
June 202432

A total of 934 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 202584
March 202548
February 202564
January 202584
December 202472
November 202469
October 202470
September 202478
August 202471
July 202453
June 2024138

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512
January 202515
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 202420
July 20249
June 202420

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 232 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202521
March 202513
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202417
October 202421
September 202421
August 202419
July 202413
June 202432

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20245
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202422

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202517
February 202510
January 202519
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202412
August 202415
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 497 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202541
March 202555
February 202533
January 202522
December 202413
November 202450
October 202430
September 202436
August 202438
July 202442
June 202464

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248

High Crime Locations Lockleaze in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting35
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
3. Stottbury Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Dovercourt Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. M32 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Heath Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Linnell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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