Crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood: statistics, rates and trends
3,828 crimes were recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood in the 12 months to August 2026, 197.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- Types of crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- Hartcliffe and Withywood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- Demographics of Hartcliffe and Withywood
- Questions about crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,585), anti-social behaviour (597) and shoplifting (441) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 202nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hartcliffe and Withywood | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,828 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.1 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 19,421 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,195 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (3,127). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,828 | 197.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,930 | 202.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,195 | 216.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,127 | 161.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,448 | 177.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,300 | 169.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,531 | 181.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,593 | 185.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,784 | 194.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 268 |
| July 2026 | 312 |
| June 2026 | 320 |
| May 2026 | 330 |
| April 2026 | 359 |
| March 2026 | 394 |
| February 2026 | 269 |
| January 2026 | 310 |
| December 2025 | 319 |
| November 2025 | 306 |
| October 2025 | 329 |
| September 2025 | 312 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded notably more robbery (2.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 22 to 29 and robbery rose from 59 to 72, while drugs fell from 97 to 68 and burglary fell from 93 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,585 | 81.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 597 | 30.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 441 | 22.7 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Public order | 297 | 15.3 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 275 | 14.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 186 | 9.6 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 5.7 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other crime | 81 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Burglary | 73 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 72 | 3.7 | 1.4 | +22% |
| Drugs | 68 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +32% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hartcliffe and Withywood has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartcliffe and Withywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsworth | 1,613 | 115.7 | -41% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | -29% |
| Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 2,386 | 114.4 | -42% |
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -59% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -59% |
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | -50% |
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | -11% |
| Stockwood | 1,078 | 96.6 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (310).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 310 |
| On or near The Groves | 178 |
| On or near Grange Road | 165 |
| On or near Peterson Square | 113 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Silcox Road | 69 |
| On or near Bishport Close | 67 |
| On or near Four Acres Close | 59 |
| On or near Walwyn Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Farmer Road | 56 |
Of the 3,231 crimes in Hartcliffe and Withywood with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 597 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,455 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 848 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 238 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 207 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 179 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 107 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 60 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hartcliffe and Withywood has an estimated population of 19,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hartcliffe and Withywood average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hartcliffe and Withywood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 76.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hartcliffe and Withywood a safe place to live?
Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 197.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 202nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,585 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (597).
Is crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood was down 3% on the year before: 3,828 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,930 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hartcliffe and Withywood?
About 19,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hartcliffe and Withywood?
Hartcliffe and Withywood 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.