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 February 2026 are around 1,120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lawrence Hill crime rate of 15.03 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (-20.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (251) incidents (69.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (156) incidents (47.17% increase)
Lawrence Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 210
  • Newfoundland Street with total crimes: 204
  • Harleston Street with total crimes: 54

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)CrimesRank (Lawrence Hill)
CentralNA NA12,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and WithywoodNA NA4,640 33,442 3
AshleyNA NA4,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence WestonNA NA3,553 52,794 5
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

Lawrence Hill 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 294 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 251 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (368 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 309 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 268 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (301 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (407 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (206 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (360 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (143 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (326 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (184 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 273 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 185 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (345 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (164 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 322.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 407 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026294
January 2026368
December 2025309
November 2025301
October 2025407
September 2025360
August 2025326
July 2025273
June 2025345
May 2025331
April 2025325
March 2025308
February 2025250

A total of 1039 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202688
January 202667
December 202585
November 202569
October 202570
September 202569
August 202573
July 202595
June 202565
May 202595
April 2025128
March 202567
February 202568

A total of 1922 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 147.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026156
January 2026106
December 2025123
November 2025130
October 2025163
September 2025143
August 2025171
July 2025185
June 2025164
May 2025178
April 2025126
March 2025126
February 2025151

A total of 807 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202669
January 202655
December 202582
November 202577
October 202576
September 2025110
August 202544
July 202541
June 202567
May 202538
April 202557
March 202546
February 202545

A total of 393 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202670
December 202540
November 202557
October 202513
September 202544
August 202518
July 202515
June 202514
May 202519
April 202514
March 202517
February 202513

A total of 1540 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 2026105
December 2025139
November 2025138
October 2025124
September 2025122
August 2025184
July 2025141
June 2025121
May 2025105
April 2025101
March 202588
February 202582

A total of 387 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202626
December 202521
November 202522
October 202516
September 202581
August 202518
July 202544
June 202528
May 202520
April 202532
March 202531
February 202528

A total of 186 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202622
December 20255
November 202519
October 202526
September 202523
August 202516
July 20254
June 202535
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 425 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202652
December 202535
November 202576
October 202525
September 202516
August 202535
July 202522
June 202522
May 202517
April 202515
March 202564
February 20259

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202614
December 20258
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20257
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 503 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202657
December 202538
November 202543
October 202560
September 202557
August 202531
July 202511
June 202517
May 202541
April 202575
March 202528
February 202533

A total of 135 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202615
December 202521
November 20257
October 202510
September 202512
August 20254
July 20259
June 20253
May 20258
April 202525
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 1410 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026251
January 2026148
December 2025268
November 2025137
October 2025206
September 2025123
August 202534
July 202528
June 202545
May 202539
April 202540
March 202568
February 202523

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20258
November 20255
October 202511
September 20252
August 20257
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 202513
March 20252
February 20257

High Crime Locations Lawrence Hill in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total210
Shoplifting54
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft24
Public order24
Robbery18
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
2. Newfoundland Street (Map)
Total204
Shoplifting174
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
3. Harleston Street (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences36
Drugs6
Public order6
Robbery6
4. Lawfords Gate (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary6
5. Wade Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Burglary6
Public order6
6. Winsford Street (Map)
Total30
Bicycle theft6
Other theft6
Public order6
Robbery6
Theft from the person6
7. West Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Champion Square (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order6
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Street (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson18

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