Total Crime Rate
92.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portway area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston , and the 633rd highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Portway (BS11 9QE) in the last 12 months was 92.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.7% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average (146.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 68.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portway (BS11 9QE), the main crime hotspot is near Antona Court. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ermine Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Barrow Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Antona Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Maiden Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pilgrims Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrow Hill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Corston Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrow Hill Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barrow Hill Crescent | Under investigation |
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