Crime Rate in Horfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horfield

The total recorded crimes in Horfield, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horfield crime rate of 2.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
Horfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Rodbourne Road with total crimes: 7
  • Seacole Street with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Horfield has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horfield)CrimesRank (Horfield)CrimesRank (Horfield)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
Eastville219 72,552 91,851 9
Frome Vale176 112,593 81,732 10
Filwood177 101,990 121,612 13
Easton155 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry157 132,136 111,544 14
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
Knowle98 221,689 181,357 17
Stockwood124 171,308 231,168 22
Bishopsworth110 191,632 191,319 18
St George Central124 181,599 201,301 19
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
Windmill Hill95 251,319 221,202 21
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
Bishopston and Ashley Down83 281,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside96 241,084 281,020 27
Hillfields77 291,253 25819 30
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Horfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202527
April 202515
March 202512
February 202512
January 202518
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 787 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202574
May 202575
April 202561
March 202560
February 202553
January 202570
December 202472
November 202456
October 202471
September 202441
August 202478

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202510
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202518
April 202521
March 202519
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202416
October 202419
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202511
April 202513
March 202517
February 202517
January 202518
December 202414
November 202418
October 202414
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Rodbourne Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Seacole Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Filton Road (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sherston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Canvey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Bishopthorpe Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. St Lucia Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Kendon Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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