Crime in Southmead
Southmead had 634 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 175.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 99% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.
BS10, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southmead
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southmead. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 273 | 43% |
| shoplifting | 79 | 12% |
| anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 50 | 8% |
| public order | 39 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 39 | 6% |
| theft | 38 | 6% |
| burglary | 16 | 3% |
Southmead against Bristol
| Type | Southmead per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 75.4 | 32.4 | ▲ 32% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | 4 | ▼ 27% |
| Vehicle crime | 10.8 | 5.7 | ▲ 15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16.8 | 13.1 | ▲ 9% |
| Theft and robbery | 14.4 | 7.9 | ▲ 8% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Southmead a safe area?
Southmead had about 175.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Southmead?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (273), followed by shoplifting (79) and anti-social behaviour (61).