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 July 2025 are around 320 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crime rate of 10.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (-3.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (53.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stile Acres with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • The Ridge with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has recorded 320 crimes with crime rate of 10.54 ranking 3th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
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
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
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

Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (111 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025122
June 2025126
May 2025146
April 2025115
March 2025126
February 2025117
January 2025128
December 2024109
November 2024103
October 2024111
September 2024123
August 2024110

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202541
May 202541
April 202547
March 202535
February 202535
January 202537
December 202423
November 202441
October 202424
September 202433
August 202440

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

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202519
May 202530
April 202535
March 202517
February 202531
January 202516
December 202413
November 202424
October 202415
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 301 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202534
April 202526
March 202526
February 202521
January 202524
December 202414
November 202427
October 202416
September 202434
August 202427

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202548
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 202411
November 202421
October 20249
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202518
April 202522
March 20257
February 202516
January 202523
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202429
August 202421

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 202513
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in July 2025

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

1. Stile Acres (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Public order1
3. The Ridge (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Commonfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Henacre Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Pembroke Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Lawrence Weston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Grove Leaze (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
9. Kings Weston Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Playford Gardens (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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