Crime Rate in Hartcliffe and Withywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood

The total recorded crimes in Hartcliffe and Withywood, Bristol, City of, UK in January 2026 are around 310 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartcliffe and Withywood crime rate of 5.94 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 Hartcliffe and Withywood, encompassing approximately 52,185 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
Hartcliffe and Withywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Groves with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Silcox Road with total crimes: 14

How safe is Hartcliffe and Withywood?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Hartcliffe and Withywood reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 4,640 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hartcliffe and Withywood witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Hartcliffe and Withywood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 3,442 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hartcliffe and Withywood witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Hartcliffe and Withywood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hartcliffe and Withywood Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Hartcliffe and Withywood has recorded 310 crimes with crime rate of 5.94 ranking 4th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Hartcliffe and Withywood crimes were 4,640. The crime rate of Hartcliffe and Withywood in 2024 was 88.91 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartcliffe and Withywood were around 3,442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.96 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)
Lawrence Hill1,107 112,620 210,736 1
Central1,094 212,772 18,007 2
Ashley330 34,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston274 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park220 62,255 102,571 6
Southville196 82,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze194 92,673 72,393 7
Horfield204 71,766 161,439 16
Frome Vale187 102,593 81,732 10
Eastville178 112,552 91,851 9
Easton142 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry127 182,136 111,544 14
Brislington West168 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood125 191,990 121,612 13
Southmead160 131,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze140 151,696 171,293 20
Bishopsworth132 161,632 191,319 18
Knowle95 251,689 181,357 17
St George Central131 171,599 201,301 19
Hillfields123 201,253 25819 30
Windmill Hill116 221,319 221,202 21
Brislington East122 211,486 211,144 23
Stockwood88 271,308 231,168 22
Bishopston and Ashley Down101 231,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside98 241,084 281,020 27
St George West77 301,086 271,053 25
Clifton83 281,119 261,024 26
Clifton Down94 26909 31894 28
Bedminster64 321,006 29893 29
Cotham82 29777 32654 32
Stoke Bishop71 31934 30811 31
Redland51 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill34 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton3 3573 3586 35

Hartcliffe and Withywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 147 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (142 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (148 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (113 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (124 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026153
December 2025147
November 2025138
October 2025132
September 2025142
August 2025130
July 2025122
June 2025142
May 2025148
April 2025113
March 2025124
February 2025118

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202516
November 202519
October 202520
September 202519
August 202522
July 202512
June 202513
May 202526
April 202517
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 586 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202545
November 202541
October 202569
September 202552
August 202544
July 202547
June 202571
May 202554
April 202543
March 202552
February 202527

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202510
November 20257
October 20255
September 202513
August 20256
July 20254
June 20257
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 230 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202521
November 202517
October 202526
September 202521
August 20258
July 202529
June 202518
May 202518
April 202518
March 202517
February 202521

A total of 368 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202527
November 202523
October 202528
September 202531
August 202523
July 202527
June 202551
May 202533
April 202536
March 202531
February 202535

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202510
November 20252
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20257
June 20259
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20254
October 20257
September 20254
August 20257
July 20252
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202520
November 202525
October 202522
September 202512
August 20257
July 20257
June 202537
May 202526
April 202545
March 202539
February 202531

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20252
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202510
November 202514
October 20255
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20255
May 202512
April 202537
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20257
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Hartcliffe and Withywood in January 2026

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

1. The Groves (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Silcox Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Great Wood Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Grange Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Redford Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
8. Faber Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
9. Borleyton Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Peterson Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

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