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 May 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze crime rate of 2.37 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (145.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterford Road with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • 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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • 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 May 2025 the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze)CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze)CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze)
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
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
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

Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202517
February 202517
January 202521
December 202423
November 202421
October 202416
September 202419
August 202416
July 202434
June 202442

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202513
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 202419
October 202416
September 202419
August 202415
July 20247
June 202420

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413
July 20245
June 202416

A total of 573 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202524
March 202546
February 202542
January 202515
December 202435
November 202432
October 202452
September 202452
August 202458
July 202466
June 202492

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 202414
November 202416
October 202426
September 202419
August 202411
July 202417
June 202456

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze in May 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)
Total26
Shoplifting22
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Lansdown Terrace (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
5. Linden Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Phoenix Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Downs Park East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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