Crime Rate in Windmill Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windmill Hill

The total recorded crimes in Windmill Hill, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windmill Hill crime rate of 1.19 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 Windmill Hill, encompassing approximately 59,551 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-34.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Windmill Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Windmill Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Caen Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Windmill Hill?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Windmill Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1319 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Windmill Hill recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Windmill Hill had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,202 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Windmill Hill recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Windmill Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Windmill Hill has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 27th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Windmill Hill crimes were 1,319. The crime rate of Windmill Hill in 2024 was 22.15 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Windmill Hill were around 1,202 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.18 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Windmill Hill)CrimesRank (Windmill Hill)CrimesRank (Windmill Hill)
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
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
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
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

Windmill Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202549
March 202527
February 202544
January 202528
December 202444
November 202423
October 202429
September 202439
August 202451
July 202441
June 202470

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 202522
December 20247
November 202424
October 202414
September 202414
August 202417
July 202412
June 202424

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 202511
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202422

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202513
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 202411
October 202420
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 202416
June 202420

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Windmill Hill in May 2025

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

1. Dunford Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Windmill Hill (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Caen Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Angers Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Brean Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Weymouth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Stevens Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Timsbury Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St John'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Somerset Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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