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 July 2025 are around 267 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartcliffe and Withywood crime rate of 5.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (-14.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-33.80% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
Hartcliffe and Withywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Groves with total crimes: 13
  • Bowring Close with total crimes: 11
  • Bishport Close with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Hartcliffe and Withywood has recorded 267 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)CrimesRank (Hartcliffe and Withywood)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
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
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
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

Hartcliffe and Withywood 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025122
June 2025142
May 2025148
April 2025113
March 2025124
February 2025118
January 2025109
December 2024123
November 2024102
October 2024147
September 2024150
August 2024163

A total of 604 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202571
May 202554
April 202543
March 202552
February 202527
January 202536
December 202450
November 202420
October 202483
September 202458
August 202463

A total of 271 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202518
May 202518
April 202518
March 202517
February 202521
January 202522
December 202428
November 202422
October 202431
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 382 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202551
May 202533
April 202536
March 202531
February 202535
January 202521
December 202418
November 202421
October 202440
September 202432
August 202437

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202526
April 202517
March 202513
February 202510
January 202520
December 202411
November 20247
October 202415
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 572 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202537
May 202526
April 202545
March 202539
February 202531
January 202537
December 202457
November 202469
October 2024122
September 202443
August 202459

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202520
December 20246
November 202412
October 202417
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202512
April 202537
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

High Crime Locations Hartcliffe and Withywood in July 2025

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

1. The Groves (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bowring Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
3. Bishport Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Horsepool Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Stillingfleet Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Paddock (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gatehouse Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Blackthorn Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Honey Garston Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Walwyn Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1

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