Crime Rate in Southmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southmead

The total recorded crimes in Southmead, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southmead crime rate of 4.65 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 Southmead, encompassing approximately 32,889 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Southmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 15
  • Wilton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Southmead?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Southmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1892 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southmead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southmead had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,440 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southmead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Southmead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southmead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southmead has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 13th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Southmead crimes were 1,892. The crime rate of Southmead in 2024 was 57.53 (year) or 4.79 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southmead were around 1,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.78 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 15 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
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
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
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

Southmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245
July 202413
June 202422
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 838 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202544
January 202554
December 202448
November 202469
October 202475
September 202473
August 202472
July 202468
June 2024120
May 202473
April 202466

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202425
August 202416
July 202415
June 202434
May 202418
April 202430

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 202418
September 202421
August 202417
July 202411
June 202438
May 202420
April 202417

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

High Crime Locations Southmead in March 2025

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

1. Lilac Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Public order4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wilton Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
4. Bradwell Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Arnside Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Twenty Acres Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Eastleigh Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Coleford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
9. Standon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Davidson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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