Crime Rate in Horfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horfield

The total recorded crimes in Horfield, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horfield crime rate of 2.81 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 Horfield, encompassing approximately 61,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (22.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Horfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherston Road with total crimes: 17
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Canvey Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Horfield?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Horfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1766 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Horfield witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Horfield had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,439 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Horfield witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horfield has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 13th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Horfield crimes were 1,766. The crime rate of Horfield in 2024 was 28.68 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horfield were around 1,439 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.37 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horfield)CrimesRank (Horfield)CrimesRank (Horfield)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Frome Vale177 122,593 81,732 10
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Knowle110 221,689 181,357 17
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
Stockwood140 181,308 231,168 22
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton Down84 25909 31894 28
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Horfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202517
February 202517
January 202518
December 202414
November 202418
October 202414
September 202418
August 202413
July 20249
June 202430

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 826 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202561
March 202560
February 202553
January 202570
December 202472
November 202456
October 202471
September 202441
August 202478
July 202485
June 2024104

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202512
February 202512
January 202518
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414
July 202412
June 202426

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202519
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202416
October 202419
September 202420
August 202415
July 202412
June 202428

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
June 202414

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 202428

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202424

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Horfield in May 2025

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

1. Sherston Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order1
3. Canvey Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Filton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Filton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Rodbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Francombe Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Bayswater Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Tilling Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Abbots Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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