Crime Rate in Lawrence Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lawrence Hill

The total recorded crimes in Lawrence Hill, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 913 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lawrence Hill crime rate of 12.26 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 Lawrence Hill, encompassing approximately 74,495 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (331) incidents (1.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (178) incidents (41.27% increase)
  • Public order: (105) incidents (3.96% increase)
Lawrence Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wade Street with total crimes: 102
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 90
  • Harleston Street with total crimes: 84

How safe is Lawrence Hill?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Lawrence Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 12,620 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lawrence Hill witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Lawrence Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 10,736 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lawrence Hill witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lawrence Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lawrence Hill has recorded 913 crimes with crime rate of 12.26 ranking 2th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Lawrence Hill crimes were 12,620. The crime rate of Lawrence Hill in 2024 was 169.41 (year) or 14.12 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lawrence Hill were around 10,736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.12 (year) or 12.01 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)
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
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

Lawrence Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (331 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (178 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (325 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (128 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (308 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (126 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 151 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 255 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 194 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (319 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (179 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (292 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (278 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (165 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (399 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (188 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 325 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (552 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (372 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 951 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 2025128
March 202567
February 202568
January 202559
December 202465
November 202460
October 202488
September 202497
August 202478
July 202462
June 202484

A total of 2138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 372 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025178
April 2025126
March 2025126
February 2025151
January 2025180
December 2024194
November 2024179
October 2024135
September 2024165
August 2024188
July 2024144
June 2024372

A total of 840 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202557
March 202546
February 202545
January 202578
December 202472
November 202488
October 202495
September 202471
August 202498
July 202456
June 202496

A total of 322 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202532
March 202531
February 202528
January 202536
December 202414
November 202413
October 202419
September 202437
August 202424
July 202416
June 202452

A total of 3915 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025331
April 2025325
March 2025308
February 2025250
January 2025281
December 2024255
November 2024319
October 2024292
September 2024278
August 2024399
July 2024325
June 2024552

A total of 1263 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 2025101
March 202588
February 202582
January 202590
December 202488
November 202469
October 2024142
September 2024102
August 2024167
July 202499
June 2024130

A total of 114 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20252
February 20257
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 202418
September 20248
August 20249
July 20242
June 202428

A total of 564 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202575
March 202528
February 202533
January 202531
December 202429
November 202445
October 202467
September 202439
August 202436
July 202442
June 202498

A total of 251 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202517
February 202513
January 202521
December 202429
November 202424
October 202417
September 202421
August 202447
July 202417
June 202412

A total of 308 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202564
February 20259
January 202521
December 20245
November 202425
October 202434
September 202435
August 202431
July 202412
June 202440

A total of 259 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 202420
October 202428
September 202415
August 202470
July 202454
June 202444

A total of 874 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202540
March 202568
February 202523
January 202588
December 202455
November 202448
October 202493
September 202440
August 202461
July 202467
June 2024252

A total of 90 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 20242
November 202415
October 20244
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 180 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202525
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 202420
August 20249
July 20246
June 202476

High Crime Locations Lawrence Hill in May 2025

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

1. Wade Street (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft12
Public order12
Vehicle crime12
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting24
Other theft18
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Drugs6
Public order6
Theft from the person6
3. Harleston Street (Map)
Total84
Violence and sexual offences54
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Robbery6
4. Champion Square (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime6
5. Lamb Street (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences18
6. Newfoundland Street (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime6
7. Houlton Street (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Winsford Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
9. New Street (Map)
Total24
Other theft6
Public order6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime6
10. Eugene Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

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