Crime Rate in Henbury and Brentry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henbury and Brentry

The total recorded crimes in Henbury and Brentry, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henbury and Brentry crime rate of 7.39 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 Henbury and Brentry, encompassing approximately 24,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (61.22% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
Henbury and Brentry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Machin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Crow Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is Henbury and Brentry?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Henbury and Brentry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2136 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Henbury and Brentry witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Henbury and Brentry had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,544 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Henbury and Brentry witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Henbury and Brentry Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Henbury and Brentry has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 ranking 11th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Henbury and Brentry crimes were 2,136. The crime rate of Henbury and Brentry in 2024 was 88.71 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Henbury and Brentry were around 1,544 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.12 (year) or 5.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Henbury and Brentry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 882 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
February 202549
January 202551
December 202460
November 202489
October 202479
September 202476
August 202451
July 202461
June 2024168
May 202470
April 202449

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 202415
October 202413
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420
June 202420
May 202417
April 202410

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 20245
October 202421
September 202420
August 202427
July 202421
June 202440
May 202429
April 202418

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

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 202416
July 20247
June 202422
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 202413
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 20254
December 202433
November 202410
October 202422
September 202436
August 202440
July 202432
June 202486
May 202427
April 202427

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 20249
August 202413
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Henbury and Brentry in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Machin Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crow Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
4. Marissal Close (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
6. Monsdale Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edington Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Bidwell Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Trevisa Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Wolfridge Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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