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 May 2025 are around 359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartcliffe and Withywood crime rate of 6.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (30.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Hartcliffe and Withywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishport Close with total crimes: 24
  • The Groves with total crimes: 20
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 15

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 May 2025 the Hartcliffe and Withywood has recorded 359 crimes with crime rate of 6.88 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
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
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

Hartcliffe and Withywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (147 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (122 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (163 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 172 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (298 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1767 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025148
April 2025113
March 2025124
February 2025118
January 2025109
December 2024123
November 2024102
October 2024147
September 2024150
August 2024163
July 2024172
June 2024298

A total of 664 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202543
March 202552
February 202527
January 202536
December 202450
November 202420
October 202483
September 202458
August 202463
July 202478
June 2024100

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 313 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202517
February 202521
January 202522
December 202428
November 202422
October 202431
September 202424
August 202423
July 202431
June 202458

A total of 414 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202536
March 202531
February 202535
January 202521
December 202418
November 202421
October 202440
September 202432
August 202437
July 202434
June 202476

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202520
December 20246
November 202412
October 202417
September 202417
August 202420
July 202419
June 20244

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202517
March 202513
February 202510
January 202520
December 202411
November 20247
October 202415
September 202422
August 202418
July 202417
June 202422

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 590 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202545
March 202539
February 202531
January 202537
December 202457
November 202469
October 2024122
September 202443
August 202459
July 202434
June 202428

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202537
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hartcliffe and Withywood in May 2025

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

1. Bishport Close (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting13
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. The Groves (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Grange Road (Map)
Total15
Robbery5
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Silcox Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Aldwick Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
7. Farmer Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Borleyton Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Tewther Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Peterson Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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