Crime Rate in Hotwells and Harbourside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hotwells and Harbourside

The total recorded crimes in Hotwells and Harbourside, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hotwells and Harbourside crime rate of 1.97 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 Hotwells and Harbourside, encompassing approximately 48,832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Hotwells and Harbourside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Explore Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Hotwells and Harbourside?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Hotwells and Harbourside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1084 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hotwells and Harbourside recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Hotwells and Harbourside had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,020 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hotwells and Harbourside recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hotwells and Harbourside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hotwells and Harbourside has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 24th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Hotwells and Harbourside crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Hotwells and Harbourside in 2024 was 22.20 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hotwells and Harbourside were around 1,020 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.89 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hotwells and Harbourside)CrimesRank (Hotwells and Harbourside)CrimesRank (Hotwells and Harbourside)
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
Horfield170 121,766 161,439 16
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
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

Hotwells and Harbourside 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202523
May 202517
April 202517
March 202521
February 202522
January 202521
December 202420
November 202428
October 202422
September 202428
August 202430

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202513
April 202515
March 20258
February 20259
January 202515
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202417

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hotwells and Harbourside in July 2025

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

1. Explore Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Queen'S Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
5. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Canons Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Lower Lamb Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St George'S Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gefle Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ambra Vale (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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