Crime in Southville: statistics, rates and trends
2,589 crimes were recorded in Southville in the 12 months to August 2026, 175.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southville at a glance
- Crime trends in Southville
- Types of crime in Southville
- Southville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southville
- Demographics of Southville
- Questions about crime in Southville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (742), anti-social behaviour (397) and shoplifting (277) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 283rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Southville | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,589 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.3 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,773 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southville peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,850 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (2,281). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,589 | 175.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,432 | 164.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,665 | 180.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,281 | 154.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,439 | 165.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,384 | 161.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,674 | 181.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,850 | 192.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,345 | 158.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 218 |
| July 2026 | 198 |
| June 2026 | 189 |
| May 2026 | 211 |
| April 2026 | 197 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 178 |
| January 2026 | 196 |
| December 2025 | 238 |
| November 2025 | 257 |
| October 2025 | 277 |
| September 2025 | 236 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southville recorded notably more robbery (4.3 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.6 times the national rate) and burglary (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 58 to 86 and burglary rose from 89 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 742 | 50.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 397 | 26.9 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 18.8 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Other theft | 220 | 14.9 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 217 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 163 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 122 | 8.3 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Robbery | 86 | 5.8 | 1.4 | +48% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 44 | 3.0 | 0.8 | -6% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southville; the highest is Central, Bristol, City of (520.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bedminster (80.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,235 | 184.2 | +5% |
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -54% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -54% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +197% |
| Clifton | 1,070 | 82.2 | -53% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | -20% |
| Bishopsworth | 1,613 | 115.7 | -34% |
| Clifton Down | 1,195 | 91.2 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Southville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (314).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 314 |
| On or near Herbert Street | 107 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 95 |
| On or near East Street | 89 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near North Street | 82 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 82 |
| On or near Phipps Street | 62 |
| On or near Farleys Yard | 59 |
| On or near Parklands Road | 58 |
Of the 2,192 crimes in Southville with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 397 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 931 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 683 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 22 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Southville has an estimated population of 14,773 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%), more private renting (33%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southville average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Southville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southville a safe place to live?
Southville recorded 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 283rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Southville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 742 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (397).
Is crime in Southville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southville was up 6% on the year before: 2,589 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,432 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southville?
About 14,773 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southville?
Southville 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.