Crime in Southmead: statistics, rates and trends
1,804 crimes were recorded in Southmead in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southmead at a glance
- Crime trends in Southmead
- Types of crime in Southmead
- Southmead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southmead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southmead
- Demographics of Southmead
- Questions about crime in Southmead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (633), shoplifting (257) and anti-social behaviour (186) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 649th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Southmead | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,804 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.7 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,698 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Southmead of any year here (1,804 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,804 | 131.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,597 | 116.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,497 | 109.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,335 | 97.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,470 | 107.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,537 | 112.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,395 | 101.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,088 | 79.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,496 | 109.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 176 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 126 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 193 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southmead recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and robbery (77% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 56 to 145 and robbery rose from 22 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 633 | 46.2 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 257 | 18.8 | 8.5 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 13.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 10.6 | 5.0 | +159% |
| Public order | 141 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 114 | 8.3 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +46% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.4 | 1.4 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southmead; the highest is Lockleaze (206.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redland (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horfield | 2,056 | 152.3 | +16% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,812 | 129.6 | -2% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | -42% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,244 | 89.9 | -32% |
| Lockleaze | 2,898 | 206.6 | +57% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -62% |
| Stoke Bishop | 880 | 64.6 | -51% |
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Southmead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lilac Close” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lilac Close | 213 |
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Lorton Close | 57 |
| On or near Arnside Road | 56 |
| On or near Trowbridge Road | 50 |
| On or near Cinderford Close | 49 |
| On or near Westleigh Road | 49 |
| On or near Westleigh Close | 41 |
| On or near Greystoke Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Cricket Lane | 38 |
Of the 1,618 crimes in Southmead with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 610 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 556 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Southmead has an estimated population of 13,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), a younger population (14%, against 19%) and less home ownership (48%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southmead average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southmead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Southmead a safe place to live?
Southmead recorded 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 649th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Southmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 633 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (257).
Is crime in Southmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southmead was up 13% on the year before: 1,804 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,597 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southmead?
About 13,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southmead?
Southmead 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.