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 May 2025 are around 318 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston crime rate of 10.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (26.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ridge with total crimes: 14
  • Windcliff Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Hopewell Gardens 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 May 2025 the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has recorded 318 crimes with crime rate of 10.48 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)CrimesRank (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston)
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
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
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
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

Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (274 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202420

A total of 1575 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025146
April 2025115
March 2025126
February 2025117
January 2025128
December 2024109
November 2024103
October 2024111
September 2024123
August 2024110
July 2024113
June 2024274

A total of 506 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202535
February 202535
January 202537
December 202423
November 202441
October 202424
September 202433
August 202440
July 202434
June 2024116

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 202414
August 20248
July 20248
June 202428

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202535
March 202517
February 202531
January 202516
December 202413
November 202424
October 202415
September 202419
August 202415
July 202419
June 202444

A total of 340 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202526
February 202521
January 202524
December 202414
November 202427
October 202416
September 202434
August 202427
July 202423
June 202468

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 20257
February 202516
January 202523
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202429
August 202421
July 202433
June 202436

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 202411
November 202421
October 20249
September 202421
August 202420
July 202420
June 202446

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 May 2025

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

1. The Ridge (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Windcliff Crescent (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Hopewell Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
4. Stane Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Kings Weston Avenue (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Oaktree Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stile Acres (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mclaren Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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