Crime in Lockleaze: statistics, rates and trends
2,898 crimes were recorded in Lockleaze in the 12 months to August 2026, 206.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lockleaze at a glance
- Crime trends in Lockleaze
- Types of crime in Lockleaze
- Lockleaze compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lockleaze
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lockleaze
- Demographics of Lockleaze
- Questions about crime in Lockleaze
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,008), shoplifting (492) and anti-social behaviour (413) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 186th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Lockleaze | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,898 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 206.6 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,029 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lockleaze of any year here (2,898 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 84%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,898 | 206.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,615 | 186.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,458 | 175.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,198 | 156.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,792 | 127.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,556 | 110.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,787 | 127.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,645 | 117.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,573 | 112.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 264 |
| July 2026 | 304 |
| June 2026 | 239 |
| May 2026 | 283 |
| April 2026 | 226 |
| March 2026 | 273 |
| February 2026 | 211 |
| January 2026 | 194 |
| December 2025 | 196 |
| November 2025 | 204 |
| October 2025 | 258 |
| September 2025 | 246 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lockleaze recorded notably more shoplifting (4.1 times the national rate), robbery (3.5 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 129 to 192 and anti-social behaviour rose from 293 to 413, while burglary fell from 113 to 84 and bicycle theft fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,008 | 71.9 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 492 | 35.1 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 413 | 29.4 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 192 | 13.7 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Public order | 188 | 13.4 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 160 | 11.4 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 10.8 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 84 | 6.0 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Robbery | 67 | 4.8 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Other crime | 52 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.5 | 0.8 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Lockleaze has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lockleaze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,244 | 89.9 | -56% |
| Horfield | 2,056 | 152.3 | -26% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | -27% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | -15% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -76% |
| Southmead | 1,804 | 131.7 | -36% |
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | -35% |
| Frome Vale | 2,125 | 150.2 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Lockleaze over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (324).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 324 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 255 |
| On or near Bridge Walk | 138 |
| On or near Supermarket | 136 |
| On or near Stottbury Road | 106 |
| On or near Sir John'S Lane | 65 |
| On or near Morris Close | 62 |
| On or near Gillray Close | 61 |
| On or near Heath Road | 59 |
| On or near Copley Gardens | 58 |
Of the 2,485 crimes in Lockleaze with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 413 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 901 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 890 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 210 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 144 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 84 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 64 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Lockleaze has an estimated population of 14,029 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (13.6%, against 7.9%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lockleaze average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lockleaze | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lockleaze a safe place to live?
Lockleaze recorded 206.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 186th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Lockleaze?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,008 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (492).
Is crime in Lockleaze going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lockleaze was up 11% on the year before: 2,898 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,615 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lockleaze?
About 14,029 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lockleaze?
Lockleaze 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.