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 May 2025 are around 235 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengrove and Whitchurch Park crime rate of 4.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (42.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-10.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitchurch Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Loxton Square with total crimes: 13
  • Hawkfield Way 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 May 2025 the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has recorded 235 crimes with crime rate of 4.80 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hengrove and Whitchurch Park)CrimesRank (Hengrove and Whitchurch Park)CrimesRank (Hengrove and Whitchurch Park)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
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

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202416
August 202414
July 202415
June 202440

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1058 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202571
March 202588
February 202564
January 202587
December 202498
November 202473
October 202478
September 202489
August 202462
July 202491
June 2024156

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 202515
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202548
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202426
November 202416
October 202425
September 202414
August 202421
July 202417
June 202446

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202517
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202416

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202526
March 202517
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202420
October 202412
September 202416
August 202411
July 202410
June 202436

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
July 20242

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in May 2025

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

1. Whitchurch Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Loxton Square (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Hawkfield Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cromford Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Maple Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
6. William Jessop Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lampton Avenue (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parsons Paddock (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Heatherdene (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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