Crime Rate in Lockleaze: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lockleaze

The total recorded crimes in Lockleaze, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lockleaze crime rate of 8.46 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
Lockleaze Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Stottbury Road with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lockleaze has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 8.46 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Lockleaze Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 202519
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202412
August 202415
July 20247
June 202422
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202564
January 202584
December 202472
November 202469
October 202470
September 202478
August 202471
July 202453
June 2024138
May 202475
April 202470

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202515
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 202420
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20245
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 202418
April 202411

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 234 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202417
October 202421
September 202421
August 202419
July 202413
June 202432
May 202430
April 202422

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202416
November 202416
October 202419
September 202430
August 202426
July 202426
June 202432
May 202422
April 202421

A total of 454 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202533
January 202522
December 202413
November 202450
October 202430
September 202436
August 202438
July 202442
June 202464
May 202430
April 202441

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lockleaze in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting26
Other theft5
Public order3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Stottbury Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Bridge Walk (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Copley Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lockleaze Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dickens Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Robbery1

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