Crime in Southmead: statistics, rates and trends
1,750 crimes were recorded in Southmead in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Southmead
- Questions about crime in Southmead
- About this data
1,750 crimes were recorded in Southmead in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 620 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southmead has the 716th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southmead | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,750 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.8 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 13,698 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southmead was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,750 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,121). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,750 | 127.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,630 | 119.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,452 | 106.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,389 | 101.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,439 | 105.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,540 | 112.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,355 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,121 | 81.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,550 | 113.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southmead 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 vehicle crime (+104%) and other crime (+52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 620 | 45.3 | 1.32 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 239 | 17.4 | 2.11 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 13.1 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Public order | 144 | 10.5 | 1.58 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 10.0 | 2.03 | +104% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 9.1 | 1.33 | +11% |
| Other theft | 107 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +24% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +34% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.4 | 0.95 | -10% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +52% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.6 | 1.95 | +89% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southmead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southmead recorded 620 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southmead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southmead recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southmead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southmead recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southmead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southmead recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southmead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southmead recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southmead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southmead recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southmead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southmead recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southmead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southmead recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southmead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southmead recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southmead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southmead recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southmead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southmead recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southmead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southmead recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southmead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southmead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southmead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southmead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southmead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southmead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horfield | 2,068 | 153.1 | +20% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,811 | 129.5 | +1% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,590 | 76.0 | -40% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,214 | 87.8 | -31% |
| Lockleaze | 2,820 | 201.0 | +57% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -61% |
| Stoke Bishop | 944 | 69.3 | -46% |
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | -34% |
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 Southmead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lilac Close | 200 |
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Lorton Close | 55 |
| On or near Arnside Road | 52 |
| On or near Trowbridge Road | 51 |
| On or near Cinderford Close | 46 |
| On or near Standon Way | 42 |
| On or near Westleigh Close | 42 |
| On or near Westleigh Road | 41 |
| On or near Cricket Lane | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southmead 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 | 578 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 500 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 180 | 10.3% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 128 | 7.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 83 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 28 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Southmead has an estimated population of 13,698. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southmead sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southmead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 34.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.8% |
Is Southmead a safe place to live?
Southmead recorded 127.8 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 Southmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 620 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (239).
Is crime in Southmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southmead was up 7% on the year before: 1,750 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,630 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southmead?
Southmead 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 Southmead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.