Crime Rate in Horfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horfield

The total recorded crimes in Horfield, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horfield crime rate of 2.40 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (13.21% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Horfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Filton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kendon Way 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Horfield has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 14th 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.

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
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

Horfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202518
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414
July 202412
June 202426
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202416
October 202419
September 202420
August 202415
July 202412
June 202428
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202553
January 202570
December 202472
November 202456
October 202471
September 202441
August 202478
July 202485
June 2024104
May 202453
April 202452

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 202428
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202518
December 202414
November 202418
October 202414
September 202418
August 202413
July 20249
June 202430
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 202420
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202424
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Horfield in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
2. Filton Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Kendon Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
4. Highbury Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
5. Sherston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Southmead Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Bayswater Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
9. Filton Grove (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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