Crime Rate in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park

The total recorded crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 213 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengrove and Whitchurch Park crime rate of 4.35 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch Park, encompassing approximately 48,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (29.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (37.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Street with total crimes: 14
  • Whitchurch Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Belland Drive with total crimes: 12

How safe is Hengrove and Whitchurch Park?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2255 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,571 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has recorded 213 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 8th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Hengrove and Whitchurch Park crimes were 2,255. The crime rate of Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in 2024 was 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park were around 2,571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.53 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hengrove and Whitchurch Park)CrimesRank (Hengrove and Whitchurch Park)CrimesRank (Hengrove and Whitchurch Park)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
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

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park 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 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202535
May 202543
April 202548
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202426
November 202416
October 202425
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202557
May 2025101
April 202571
March 202588
February 202564
January 202587
December 202498
November 202473
October 202478
September 202489
August 202462

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202510
May 202515
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202518
April 202516
March 202517
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 202512
December 202411
November 202415
October 202413
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202528
April 202526
March 202517
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202420
October 202412
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202518
May 20257
April 202518
March 202515
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

High Crime Locations Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Maple Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Whitchurch Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Belland Drive (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Cromford Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Griggfield Walk (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hengrove Farm Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Boulevard (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tarnock Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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