Total Crime Rate
11.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lincombe Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lincombe Avenue (BS16 5UD) in the last 12 months was 11.6 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Lincombe Avenue (BS16 5UD), the main crime hotspot is near Pendennis Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frenchay & Downend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pendennis Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Downend Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wrenbert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Overnhill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pendennis Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pendennis Road | — |
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