Crime in Hanham: statistics, rates and trends
740 crimes were recorded in Hanham in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (303), anti-social behaviour (94) and shoplifting (63) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,647th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hanham | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 740 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 12,509 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hanham peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,073 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (601). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 740 | 59.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 644 | 51.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 608 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 601 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 707 | 56.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 708 | 56.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 914 | 73.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 886 | 70.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,073 | 85.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (54% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 43 to 62 and vehicle crime rose from 33 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +23% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hanham; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitton & Oldland Common (50.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +121% |
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | +9% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +23% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | +22% |
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 527 | 50.2 | -15% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | +8% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +68% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Hanham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsfield Lane” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsfield Lane | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Westfield Close | 30 |
| On or near Henbury Road | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Magpie Bottom Lane | 19 |
| On or near Martins Close | 19 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 18 |
| On or near Wilshire Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Collett Close | 16 |
Of the 646 crimes in Hanham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Hanham has an estimated population of 12,509 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hanham average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hanham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hanham a safe place to live?
Hanham recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,647th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hanham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Hanham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanham was up 15% on the year before: 740 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 644 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hanham?
About 12,509 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hanham?
Hanham is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.