Crime Rate in Southville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southville

The total recorded crimes in Southville, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southville crime rate of 2.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-4.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
Southville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Herbert Street with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Southville has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southville)CrimesRank (Southville)CrimesRank (Southville)
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
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
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

Southville 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 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202528
April 202516
March 202514
February 202520
January 202514
December 20246
November 20249
October 202422
September 202426
August 202418

A total of 809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202570
May 202569
April 202568
March 202574
February 202565
January 202563
December 202467
November 202450
October 202468
September 202457
August 202491

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202515
April 20259
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202419
October 202422
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202525
April 202526
March 202523
February 202520
January 202516
December 202420
November 202420
October 202425
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202522
April 202518
March 202514
February 202515
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202539
May 202535
April 202525
March 202534
February 202522
January 202524
December 202421
November 202428
October 202422
September 202420
August 202428

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 202516
December 20247
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 202515
April 20255
March 20259
January 20258
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 202411
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Southville in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Herbert Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Phipps Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Booth Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. North Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Malago Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Warden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1

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