Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lakewood Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Southmead , and the 397th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lakewood Crescent (BS10 5HN) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% lower than the Southmead average (119.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lakewood Crescent (BS10 5HN), the main crime hotspot is near Vintery Leys. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Southmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Vintery Leys | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Vintery Leys | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lakewood Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Police Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lake Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charis Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Charis Avenue | Under investigation |
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