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 July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze crime rate of 2.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-35.42% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (112.50% 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: 7
  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze)CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze)CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze)
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
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

Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20256
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202525
May 202528
April 202519
March 202517
February 202517
January 202521
December 202423
November 202421
October 202416
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 202414
November 202416
October 202426
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 202513
February 202515
January 20259
December 202410
November 202419
October 202416
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 494 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202548
May 202559
April 202524
March 202546
February 202542
January 202515
December 202435
November 202432
October 202452
September 202452
August 202458

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 2 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

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 July 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
Shoplifting23
Other theft3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
3. Alfred Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Linden Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Broadleys Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. St Alban'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Charlecombe Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft2
9. Falcondale Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Harbury Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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