What is the crime rate in Southmead, Bristol, City of?

As of April 2026, the Southmead ward has an annual crime rate of 116.77 per 1,000 residents with 126 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Southmead ward?

The most common crime in Southmead is Violence & Sexual Offences with 47 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 37.3% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Southmead ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in Southmead, Bristol, City of

Comprehensive safety analysis for Southmead, localized within Bristol, City of.

Total Crimes

126

trending_up +6.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

116.77per 1k

trending_down -3.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,188

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences47

Anti-social Behaviour18

Vehicle Crime12

Criminal Damage & Arson10

Shoplifting8

Other Theft8

Public Order7

Drug Offences6

Other Crime6

Burglary4

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Cinderford Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8Public order: 2	10
On or near Home Close Map	Other crime: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1	7
On or near Greystoke Avenue Map	Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	5
On or near Davidson Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Ringwood Crescent Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
On or near Lilac Close Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Arnside Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1	4
On or near Elmfield Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Eastleigh Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Elderberry Walk Map	Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1	3

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Local Policing

Patchway and Cribbs Causeway

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Local Priorities

NPT have been receiving increasing reports of Anti-Social Behaviour in the Charlton Hayes/Patchway area with E-bikes and mopeds.

Issued: 27 Apr 2026

NPT have received an increased number of complaints regarding ASB most evenings around the area of SPAR store, Charlton Hayes.

Issued: 11 Mar 2026

Status Update

NPT are currently collecting CCTV images/videos to ID offenders and are actively liaising with the Anti-Social Behaviour team.

NPT will conduct high visibility patrols in the area when working late shifts.

Actioned: 11 Mar 2026

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