Crime Rate in Hillfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillfields

The total recorded crimes in Hillfields, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillfields crime rate of 2.28 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 Hillfields, encompassing approximately 38,539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hillfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Causeway with total crimes: 21
  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hillfields?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Hillfields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1253 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hillfields recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hillfields had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 819 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hillfields recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hillfields Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hillfields has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 25th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Hillfields crimes were 1,253. The crime rate of Hillfields in 2024 was 32.51 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillfields were around 819 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.25 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 30 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
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
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
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

Hillfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 202415
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202532
January 202532
December 202440
November 202442
October 202431
September 202455
August 202452
July 202455
June 202476
May 202448
April 202457

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 202423
October 202419
September 202411
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hillfields in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hillfields postcode area is presented below.

1. Lodge Causeway (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Ledbury Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Forest Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Heathcote Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
5. Furze Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Justice Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Fitzroy Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Enfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Woodcote Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Charlton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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