Crime in Henbury and Brentry: statistics, rates and trends
1,811 crimes were recorded in Henbury and Brentry in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Henbury and Brentry at a glance
- Crime trends in Henbury and Brentry
- Types of crime in Henbury and Brentry
- Henbury and Brentry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Henbury and Brentry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Henbury and Brentry
- Population and deprivation in Henbury and Brentry
- Questions about crime in Henbury and Brentry
- About this data
1,811 crimes were recorded in Henbury and Brentry in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 799 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Henbury and Brentry has the 685th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Henbury and Brentry | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,811 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.5 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 13,986 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Henbury and Brentry was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,900 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,409). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 1,811 | 129.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,900 | 135.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,721 | 123.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,561 | 111.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,580 | 113.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,636 | 117.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,568 | 112.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,420 | 101.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,409 | 100.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 161 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 117 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 152 |
| October 2025 | 165 |
| September 2025 | 162 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Henbury and Brentry 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+52%) and shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%) and burglary (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 799 | 57.1 | 1.67 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 275 | 19.7 | 2.37 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 12.7 | 0.82 | +11% |
| Public order | 129 | 9.2 | 1.39 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 8.3 | 1.22 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.0 | 1.22 | -12% |
| Other theft | 82 | 5.9 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -27% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.3 | 1.69 | +52% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -15% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Henbury and Brentry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Henbury and Brentry recorded 799 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Henbury and Brentry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Henbury and Brentry recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Henbury and Brentry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Henbury and Brentry recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Henbury and Brentry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Henbury and Brentry recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Henbury and Brentry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Henbury and Brentry recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Henbury and Brentry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Henbury and Brentry recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Henbury and Brentry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Henbury and Brentry recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Henbury and Brentry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Henbury and Brentry recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Henbury and Brentry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Henbury and Brentry recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Henbury and Brentry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Henbury and Brentry recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Henbury and Brentry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Henbury and Brentry recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Henbury and Brentry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Henbury and Brentry recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Henbury and Brentry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Henbury and Brentry recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Henbury and Brentry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Henbury and Brentry recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Henbury and Brentry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Henbury and Brentry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Henbury and Brentry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmead | 1,750 | 127.8 | -1% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,590 | 76.0 | -41% |
| Horfield | 2,068 | 153.1 | +18% |
| Stoke Bishop | 944 | 69.3 | -46% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,214 | 87.8 | -32% |
| Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | 3,209 | 139.9 | +8% |
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -62% |
| Lockleaze | 2,820 | 201.0 | +55% |
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 Henbury and Brentry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 186 |
| On or near Machin Road | 90 |
| On or near Crow Lane | 82 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Marissal Close | 46 |
| On or near Monsdale Close | 40 |
| On or near Tranmere Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Swanmoor Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Lower Knole Lane | 31 |
| On or near Priestwood Close | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Henbury and Brentry 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 | 688 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 465 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Henbury and Brentry has an estimated population of 13,986. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Henbury and Brentry sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Henbury and Brentry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.5% |
Is Henbury and Brentry a safe place to live?
Henbury and Brentry recorded 129.5 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 Henbury and Brentry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 799 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (275).
Is crime in Henbury and Brentry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Henbury and Brentry was down 5% on the year before: 1,811 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,900 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Henbury and Brentry?
Henbury and Brentry 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 Henbury and Brentry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.