Crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston: statistics, rates and trends
3,084 crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- Questions about crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,262), anti-social behaviour (334) and shoplifting (282) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 609th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,084 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.5 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 22,931 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,369 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,084 | 134.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,369 | 146.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,289 | 143.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,545 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,701 | 117.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,700 | 117.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,730 | 119.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,192 | 95.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,637 | 115.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 191 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded notably more vehicle crime (69% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (61% above the national rate) and other theft (57% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (21% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 29 to 45 and vehicle crime rose from 134 to 193, while anti-social behaviour fell from 474 to 334 and drugs fell from 78 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,262 | 55.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 334 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 282 | 12.3 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Public order | 233 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 232 | 10.1 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 229 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 193 | 8.4 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Burglary | 119 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other crime | 61 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Drugs | 59 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Robbery | 45 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +55% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston; the highest is Horfield (152.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Redland (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bishop | 880 | 64.6 | -52% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | -43% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,812 | 129.6 | -4% |
| Southmead | 1,804 | 131.7 | -2% |
| Clifton Down | 1,195 | 91.2 | -32% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -63% |
| Clifton | 1,070 | 82.2 | -39% |
| Horfield | 2,056 | 152.3 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stile Acres” (152).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stile Acres | 152 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Henacre Road | 70 |
| On or near High Street | 60 |
| On or near Humberstan Walk | 53 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Tide Grove | 43 |
| On or near Vincent Close | 42 |
Of the 2,750 crimes in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 334 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,067 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 970 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 248 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 176 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston has an estimated population of 22,931 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston a safe place to live?
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston recorded 134.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 609th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,262 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (334).
Is crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston was down 8% on the year before: 3,084 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,369 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?
About 22,931 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston?
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.