Crime Rate in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston

The total recorded crimes in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, Bristol, City of, UK in February 2026 are around 282 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crime rate of 9.29 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 Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, encompassing approximately 30,347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stile Acres with total crimes: 37
  • Henacre Road with total crimes: 10
  • Station Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 3,553 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,794 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crimes were 3,553. The crime rate of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in 2024 was 117.08 (year) or 9.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston were around 2,794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.07 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)
Lawrence HillNA NA12,620 210,736 1
CentralNA NA12,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and WithywoodNA NA4,640 33,442 3
AshleyNA NA4,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch ParkNA NA2,255 102,571 6
SouthvilleNA NA2,783 62,349 8
LockleazeNA NA2,673 72,393 7
Frome ValeNA NA2,593 81,732 10
EastvilleNA NA2,552 91,851 9
EastonNA NA1,979 131,679 11
Henbury and BrentryNA NA2,136 111,544 14
Brislington WestNA NA1,918 141,665 12
FilwoodNA NA1,990 121,612 13
SouthmeadNA NA1,892 151,440 15
HorfieldNA NA1,766 161,439 16
KnowleNA NA1,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and HenleazeNA NA1,696 171,293 20
BishopsworthNA NA1,632 191,319 18
St George CentralNA NA1,599 201,301 19
Windmill HillNA NA1,319 221,202 21
Brislington EastNA NA1,486 211,144 23
StockwoodNA NA1,308 231,168 22
Bishopston and Ashley DownNA NA1,290 241,114 24
St George WestNA NA1,086 271,053 25
HillfieldsNA NA1,253 25819 30
CliftonNA NA1,119 261,024 26
Hotwells and HarboursideNA NA1,084 281,020 27
Clifton DownNA NA909 31894 28
BedminsterNA NA1,006 29893 29
Stoke BishopNA NA934 30811 31
CothamNA NA777 32654 32
RedlandNA NA709 33582 33
St George Troopers HillNA NA427 34289 34
Clevedon WaltonNA NA73 3586 35

Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (115 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (126 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202630
December 202528
November 202532
October 202527
September 202524
August 202554
July 202563
June 202541
May 202541
April 202547
March 202535
February 202535

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20269
December 20254
November 202511
October 202512
September 20258
August 20258
July 202512
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 1525 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 117.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202697
January 202697
December 2025114
November 2025107
October 2025121
September 2025123
August 2025114
July 2025122
June 2025126
May 2025146
April 2025115
March 2025126
February 2025117

A total of 321 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202620
December 202512
November 202524
October 202525
September 202533
August 202529
July 202525
June 202527
May 202534
April 202526
March 202526
February 202521

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202611
December 202514
November 202516
October 202513
September 20258
August 20258
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20256
August 20251
July 20256
June 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202643
December 202522
November 202553
October 202538
September 202531
August 202549
July 202522
June 202548
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 202514

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202624
December 202523
November 202516
October 202524
September 202519
August 202524
July 202528
June 202519
May 202530
April 202535
March 202517
February 202531

A total of 232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202614
December 202520
November 202525
October 202524
September 202516
August 202514
July 202521
June 202517
May 202518
April 202522
March 20257
February 202516

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20257
August 20256
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 202513
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202610
December 20257
November 20252
October 20257
September 20254
August 20258
July 20254
June 202510
May 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in February 2026

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

1. Stile Acres (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting36
Robbery1
2. Henacre Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pembroke Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
7. Orlebar Gardens (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Priory Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Roman Farm Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
10. West Town Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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