Crime Rate in Hanham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hanham

The total recorded crimes in Hanham, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanham crime rate of 1.99 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 Hanham, encompassing approximately 28,587 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hanham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malpass Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsfield Lane with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hanham?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Hanham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 656 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hanham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hanham had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 612 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hanham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Hanham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hanham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hanham has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 18th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Hanham crimes were 656. The crime rate of Hanham in 2024 was 22.95 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hanham were around 612 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.41 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
Charlton & Cribbs638 110,295 18,380 1
Filton148 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood121 31,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green90 91,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield101 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury121 41,421 61,077 5
Stoke Gifford116 51,285 7895 8
Yate Central95 81,164 91,019 6
Yate North113 61,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham75 121,024 10868 9
Frampton Cotterell85 10983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend77 11993 11732 12
Woodstock62 14857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge67 13863 13657 14
Winterbourne25 27790 15649 15
Bradley Stoke South60 15722 17558 19
Longwell Green58 16605 20631 16
Dodington58 17789 16564 18
Boyd Valley35 21702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 19538 22301 26
Severn Vale41 20507 24442 23
Bitton & Oldland Common31 25536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley34 22554 21457 22
Bradley Stoke North34 23483 26416 25
Patchway Coniston33 24495 25430 24
Charfield28 26202 28142 28
Pilning & Severn Beach16 28231 27248 27

Hanham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202522
January 202526
December 202415
November 202421
October 202415
September 202413
August 202417
July 202412
June 202440
May 202416
April 202423

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hanham in March 2025

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

1. Malpass Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
2. Kingsfield Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Memorial Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lower Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Northfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Whittucks Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.