Crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston: statistics, rates and trends
3,209 crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston at a glance
- Crime trends in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- Types of crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- Population and deprivation in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- Questions about crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- About this data
3,209 crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,287 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has the 532nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,209 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.9 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 22,931 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,311 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,223). Over the whole period it rose 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,209 | 139.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,311 | 144.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,250 | 141.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,562 | 111.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,742 | 119.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,690 | 117.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,646 | 115.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,223 | 96.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,602 | 113.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 286 |
| June 2026 | 230 |
| May 2026 | 244 |
| April 2026 | 235 |
| March 2026 | 225 |
| February 2026 | 282 |
| January 2026 | 274 |
| December 2025 | 247 |
| November 2025 | 292 |
| October 2025 | 297 |
| September 2025 | 281 |
| August 2025 | 316 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and robbery (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-20%) and other crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,287 | 56.1 | 1.64 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 367 | 16.0 | 1.04 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 327 | 14.3 | 1.72 | +84% |
| Public order | 251 | 10.9 | 1.65 | -17% |
| Other theft | 241 | 10.5 | 1.64 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 9.8 | 1.45 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 8.2 | 1.66 | +28% |
| Burglary | 123 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +32% |
| Drugs | 64 | 2.8 | 0.85 | -9% |
| Other crime | 61 | 2.7 | 1.26 | -19% |
| Robbery | 43 | 1.9 | 1.39 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 1,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bishop | 944 | 69.3 | -50% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,590 | 76.0 | -46% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,811 | 129.5 | -7% |
| Southmead | 1,750 | 127.8 | -9% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | -35% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -65% |
| Clifton | 1,050 | 80.7 | -42% |
| Horfield | 2,068 | 153.1 | +9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stile Acres | 202 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 113 |
| On or near Henacre Road | 71 |
| On or near High Street | 63 |
| On or near Humberstan Walk | 53 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Tide Grove | 44 |
| On or near The Ridge | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,075 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 912 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 367 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 281 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 275 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 43 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has an estimated population of 22,931. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.3% |
Is Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston a safe place to live?
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (367).
Is crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston was down 3% on the year before: 3,209 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,311 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.