Crime in Lawrence Hill: statistics, rates and trends
5,818 crimes were recorded in Lawrence Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 264.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lawrence Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Lawrence Hill
- Types of crime in Lawrence Hill
- Lawrence Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lawrence Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lawrence Hill
- Demographics of Lawrence Hill
- Questions about crime in Lawrence Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,874), anti-social behaviour (835) and shoplifting (683) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Lawrence Hill | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,818 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 264.6 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 21,987 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lawrence Hill of any year here (5,818 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,818 | 264.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,199 | 236.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,508 | 250.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,003 | 227.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,557 | 207.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,184 | 190.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,281 | 194.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,238 | 192.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,414 | 200.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 446 |
| July 2026 | 482 |
| June 2026 | 441 |
| May 2026 | 496 |
| April 2026 | 549 |
| March 2026 | 512 |
| February 2026 | 460 |
| January 2026 | 442 |
| December 2025 | 477 |
| November 2025 | 466 |
| October 2025 | 529 |
| September 2025 | 518 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lawrence Hill recorded notably more bicycle theft (6.0 times the national rate), robbery (5.8 times the national rate) and public order (3.7 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 209 to 683 and bicycle theft rose from 73 to 109, while anti-social behaviour fell from 1,034 to 835.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,874 | 85.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 835 | 38.0 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 683 | 31.1 | 8.5 | +227% |
| Public order | 540 | 24.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 418 | 19.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 370 | 16.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 296 | 13.5 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Burglary | 202 | 9.2 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Robbery | 175 | 8.0 | 1.4 | +37% |
| Drugs | 171 | 7.8 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 109 | 5.0 | 0.8 | +49% |
| Other crime | 64 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +7% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lawrence Hill; the highest is Central, Bristol, City of (520.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Windmill Hill (81.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lawrence Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | -49% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | -33% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +97% |
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | -41% |
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | -67% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -69% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | -43% |
| Brislington West | 1,834 | 144.7 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Lawrence Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (585).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 585 |
| On or near Newfoundland Street | 300 |
| On or near Parking Area | 205 |
| On or near Wade Street | 177 |
| On or near Harleston Street | 159 |
| On or near Lawford Street | 120 |
| On or near Hassell Drive | 114 |
| On or near Old Market Street | 99 |
| On or near Nightclub | 90 |
| On or near Thrissell Street | 78 |
Of the 4,983 crimes in Lawrence Hill with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 835 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,003 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,738 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 378 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 349 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 178 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 117 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 52 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Lawrence Hill has an estimated population of 21,987 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (45%, against 17%), more students (18.4%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (48%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lawrence Hill average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lawrence Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lawrence Hill a safe place to live?
Lawrence Hill recorded 264.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Lawrence Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,874 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (835).
Is crime in Lawrence Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lawrence Hill was up 12% on the year before: 5,818 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,199 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lawrence Hill?
About 21,987 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lawrence Hill?
Lawrence Hill 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.