Crime Rate in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park

The total recorded crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengrove and Whitchurch Park crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hengrove and Whitchurch Park, encompassing approximately 48,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Whitchurch Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Cromford Close with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Hengrove and Whitchurch Park?

To understand the safety of Hengrove and Whitchurch Park, we need to analyze Hengrove and Whitchurch Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2255 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,571 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 4.00 ranking 9th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Hengrove and Whitchurch Park crimes were 2,255. The crime rate of Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in 2024 was 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park were around 2,571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.53 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202420
October 202412
September 202416
August 202411
July 202410
June 202436
May 202422
April 202414

A total of 1039 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202588
February 202564
January 202587
December 202498
November 202473
October 202478
September 202489
August 202462
July 202491
June 2024156
May 202494
April 202459

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202426
November 202416
October 202425
September 202414
August 202421
July 202417
June 202446
May 202432
April 202418

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202416
August 202414
July 202415
June 202440
May 202419
April 202420

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202416
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202512
December 202411
November 202415
October 202413
September 202420
August 202414
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Whitchurch Lane (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Cromford Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. William Jessop Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Button Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hawkfield Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Cotford Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Maes Knoll Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lampton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Belland Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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