Crime Rates at Flaxman Close, Bristol, BS7 9YN

Flaxman Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Lockleaze , and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,343 local areas in Bristol, City of .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Flaxman Close (BS7 9YN) in the last 12 months was 458.3 per 1,000 residents and was 123.8% higher than the Lockleaze average (204.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 50 (≈ 260.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Flaxman Close (BS7 9YN), the main crime hotspot is near Copley Gardens. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.