Crime Rate in Southmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southmead

The total recorded crimes in Southmead, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southmead crime rate of 5.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (55.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
Southmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 44
  • Vintery Leys with total crimes: 8
  • Mardale Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Southmead has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southmead)CrimesRank (Southmead)CrimesRank (Southmead)
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
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
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
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

Southmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 786 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202534
March 202576
February 202544
January 202554
December 202448
November 202469
October 202475
September 202473
August 202472
July 202468
June 2024120

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202510
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202425
August 202416
July 202415
June 202434

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202513
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245
July 202413
June 202422

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202518
February 202514
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 202418
September 202421
August 202417
July 202411
June 202438

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202531
March 202515
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Southmead in May 2025

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

1. Lilac Close (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting36
Other theft4
Public order3
Robbery1
2. Vintery Leys (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mardale Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ringwood Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Standon Way (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Goddard Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Embleton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eastleigh Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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