Crime Rate in Southville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southville

The total recorded crimes in Southville, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southville crime rate of 3.11 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 Southville, encompassing approximately 69,841 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (13.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
Southville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Herbert Street with total crimes: 10
  • Catherine Mead Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Southville?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Southville reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,783 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southville witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,349 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southville witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southville Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southville has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 7th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Southville crimes were 2,783. The crime rate of Southville in 2024 was 39.85 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southville were around 2,349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.63 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 8 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
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
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

Southville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (174 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (55 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20258
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202516
December 202420
November 202420
October 202425
September 202423
August 202419
July 202429
June 202430
May 202431
April 202421

A total of 232 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202419
October 202422
September 202420
August 202426
July 202421
June 202442
May 202424
April 202411

A total of 932 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202565
January 202563
December 202467
November 202450
October 202468
September 202457
August 202491
July 202458
June 2024174
May 202485
April 202480

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202522
January 202524
December 202421
November 202428
October 202422
September 202420
August 202428
July 202422
June 202430
May 202440
April 202434

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20247
July 202416
June 202450
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 202411
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202516
December 20247
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20245
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 202514
December 20246
November 20249
October 202422
September 202426
August 202418
July 202424
June 202442
May 202426
April 202455

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Southville in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Herbert Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Catherine Mead Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St John'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Farleys Yard (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Phipps Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parklands Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bedminster Parade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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