Crime Rate in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze

The total recorded crimes in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze crime rate of 1.76 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 Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, encompassing approximately 60,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterford Road with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Lansdown Terrace with total crimes: 8

How safe is Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1696 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,293 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 21th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze crimes were 1,696. The crime rate of Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze in 2024 was 28.11 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze were around 1,293 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.43 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 20 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
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

Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (92 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 202419
October 202416
September 202419
August 202415
July 20247
June 202420
May 202418
April 20245

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202521
December 202423
November 202421
October 202416
September 202419
August 202416
July 202434
June 202442
May 202424
April 202420

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 592 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202542
January 202515
December 202435
November 202432
October 202452
September 202452
August 202458
July 202466
June 202492
May 202441
April 202461

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 202414
November 202416
October 202426
September 202419
August 202411
July 202417
June 202456
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze postcode area is presented below.

1. Waterford Road (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Robbery2
3. Lansdown Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Broadleys Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chock Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bayswater Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cote Paddock (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Phoenix Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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