Crime Rate in Hillfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillfields

The total recorded crimes in Hillfields, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillfields crime rate of 2.00 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 Hillfields, encompassing approximately 38,539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Hillfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Three Oaks Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lewington Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hillfields?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Hillfields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1253 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hillfields recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Hillfields had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 819 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hillfields recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hillfields Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hillfields has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 29th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Hillfields crimes were 1,253. The crime rate of Hillfields in 2024 was 32.51 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillfields were around 819 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.25 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillfields)CrimesRank (Hillfields)CrimesRank (Hillfields)
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
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
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

Hillfields 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202544
May 202545
April 202550
March 202532
February 202532
January 202532
December 202440
November 202442
October 202431
September 202455
August 202452

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 20257
April 202518
March 202512
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 202423
October 202419
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 202415
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 202512
March 20252
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20254
April 202510
March 202513
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 12 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hillfields in July 2025

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

1. Ledbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Three Oaks Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Lewington Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Selkirk Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Other theft1
5. Whitefield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Clare Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Briar Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Mayfield Park South (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tiverton Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Enfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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