Crime Rate in Southmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southmead

The total recorded crimes in Southmead, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southmead crime rate of 2.98 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 Southmead, encompassing approximately 32,889 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Southmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 7
  • Westleigh Close with total crimes: 5
  • Trowbridge Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Southmead?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Southmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1892 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southmead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Southmead had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,440 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southmead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Southmead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southmead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southmead has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 2.98 ranking 23th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Southmead crimes were 1,892. The crime rate of Southmead in 2024 was 57.53 (year) or 4.79 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southmead were around 1,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.78 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southmead)CrimesRank (Southmead)CrimesRank (Southmead)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
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
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

Southmead 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202522
April 202513
March 202513
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202517
April 202512
March 202518
February 202514
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 202418

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202522
April 202523
March 202510
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202548
May 202553
April 202534
March 202576
February 202544
January 202554
December 202448
November 202469
October 202475

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 202512
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202525
May 202541
April 202531
March 202515
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Southmead in July 2025

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

1. Lilac Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Westleigh Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trowbridge Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Vintery Leys (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Glencoyne Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Ennerdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ringwood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Home Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wilton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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