Crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood: statistics, rates and trends
3,823 crimes were recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- Questions about crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood
- About this data
3,823 crimes were recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,616 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hartcliffe and Withywood has the 206th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hartcliffe and Withywood | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,823 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 196.8 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 19,421 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood was highest in the year to July 2025 (4,090 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (3,182). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,823 | 196.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,090 | 210.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,045 | 208.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,182 | 163.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,404 | 175.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,311 | 170.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,486 | 179.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,664 | 188.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,760 | 193.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 263 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+33%). The largest falls were in burglary (-31%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,616 | 83.2 | 2.43 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 588 | 30.3 | 1.97 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 408 | 21.0 | 2.54 | -29% |
| Public order | 309 | 15.9 | 2.39 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 264 | 13.6 | 2.00 | -3% |
| Other theft | 192 | 9.9 | 1.55 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 5.5 | 1.11 | -26% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.1 | 1.93 | -1% |
| Robbery | 77 | 4.0 | 2.94 | +33% |
| Burglary | 70 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -31% |
| Drugs | 70 | 3.6 | 1.10 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 1,616 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (83.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 588 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hartcliffe and Withywood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hartcliffe and Withywood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hartcliffe and Withywood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartcliffe and Withywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsworth | 1,570 | 112.6 | -43% |
| Filwood | 1,877 | 140.1 | -29% |
| Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 2,367 | 113.5 | -42% |
| Bedminster | 859 | 80.9 | -59% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,215 | 82.0 | -58% |
| Knowle | 1,407 | 96.6 | -51% |
| Southville | 2,653 | 179.6 | -9% |
| Stockwood | 1,105 | 99.0 | -50% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hartcliffe and Withywood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 278 |
| On or near The Groves | 176 |
| On or near Grange Road | 163 |
| On or near Peterson Square | 116 |
| On or near Silcox Road | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 73 |
| On or near Bishport Close | 67 |
| On or near Four Acres Close | 59 |
| On or near Walwyn Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Farmer Road | 57 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hartcliffe and Withywood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,454 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 770 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 588 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 279 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 231 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 188 | 4.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 108 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 58 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% |
Hartcliffe and Withywood has an estimated population of 19,421. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hartcliffe and Withywood sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hartcliffe and Withywood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 76.9% |
Is Hartcliffe and Withywood a safe place to live?
Hartcliffe and Withywood recorded 196.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,616 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (588).
Is crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood was down 7% on the year before: 3,823 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,090 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hartcliffe and Withywood?
Hartcliffe and Withywood is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hartcliffe and Withywood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.