Crime Rate in Southville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southville

The total recorded crimes in Southville, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southville crime rate of 3.42 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 Southville, encompassing approximately 69,841 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (1.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
Southville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Herbert Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is Southville?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Southville reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,783 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southville witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Southville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,349 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southville witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southville has recorded 239 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 7th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Southville crimes were 2,783. The crime rate of Southville in 2024 was 39.85 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southville were around 2,349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.63 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southville)CrimesRank (Southville)CrimesRank (Southville)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
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
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

Southville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (174 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20259
January 20258
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 202410

A total of 904 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202568
March 202574
February 202565
January 202563
December 202467
November 202450
October 202468
September 202457
August 202491
July 202458
June 2024174

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 202516
December 20247
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202419
October 202422
September 202420
August 202426
July 202421
June 202442

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202534
February 202522
January 202524
December 202421
November 202428
October 202422
September 202420
August 202428
July 202422
June 202430

A total of 276 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202523
February 202520
January 202516
December 202420
November 202420
October 202425
September 202423
August 202419
July 202429
June 202430

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202514
February 202515
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20247
July 202416
June 202450

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202516
March 202514
February 202520
January 202514
December 20246
November 20249
October 202422
September 202426
August 202418
July 202424
June 202442

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 202411
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20245
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Southville in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Herbert Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parklands Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cooperage Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. East Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. North Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs7
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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