Crime Rate in Lockleaze: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lockleaze

The total recorded crimes in Lockleaze, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lockleaze crime rate of 9.69 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 Lockleaze, encompassing approximately 24,358 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (17.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
Lockleaze Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Lockleaze?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Lockleaze reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,673 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lockleaze witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Lockleaze experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,393 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lockleaze witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lockleaze Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lockleaze has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 9.69 ranking 6th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Lockleaze crimes were 2,673. The crime rate of Lockleaze in 2024 was 109.74 (year) or 9.14 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lockleaze were around 2,393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.24 (year) or 8.19 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lockleaze)CrimesRank (Lockleaze)CrimesRank (Lockleaze)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
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

Lockleaze 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 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20245
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 233 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202529
April 202521
March 202513
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202417
October 202421
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202525
May 202545
April 202530
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202416
November 202416
October 202419
September 202430
August 202426

A total of 895 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202570
May 2025103
April 202584
March 202548
February 202564
January 202584
December 202472
November 202469
October 202470
September 202478
August 202471

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202511
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202513
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512
January 202515
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20259
May 20258
April 202514
March 202517
February 202510
January 202519
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20256
April 202514
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 448 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202542
May 202573
April 202541
March 202555
February 202533
January 202522
December 202413
November 202450
October 202430
September 202436
August 202438

High Crime Locations Lockleaze in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Robbery4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gillray Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Cottrell Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Heath Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
7. Stottbury Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Stanfield Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Copley Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
10. Nash Drive (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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