Crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,367 crimes were recorded in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- Types of crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- Hengrove and Whitchurch Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- Population and deprivation in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- Questions about crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- About this data
2,367 crimes were recorded in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,003 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has the 936th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,367 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.5 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 20,852 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,367 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,715). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 2,367 | 113.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,206 | 105.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,344 | 112.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,319 | 111.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,923 | 92.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,776 | 85.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,715 | 82.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,730 | 83.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,893 | 90.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 210 |
| May 2026 | 193 |
| April 2026 | 198 |
| March 2026 | 232 |
| February 2026 | 164 |
| January 2026 | 220 |
| December 2025 | 175 |
| November 2025 | 206 |
| October 2025 | 180 |
| September 2025 | 194 |
| August 2025 | 189 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+44%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,003 | 48.1 | 1.40 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 365 | 17.5 | 1.14 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 194 | 9.3 | 1.37 | +10% |
| Public order | 184 | 8.8 | 1.33 | -4% |
| Other theft | 168 | 8.1 | 1.26 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 6.5 | 1.31 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +38% |
| Other crime | 65 | 3.1 | 1.48 | +38% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -32% |
| Drugs | 37 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +19% |
| Robbery | 36 | 1.7 | 1.28 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.8 | 0.93 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 1,003 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 37 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 up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 4 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hengrove and Whitchurch Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hengrove and Whitchurch Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwood | 1,105 | 99.0 | -13% |
| Filwood | 1,877 | 140.1 | +23% |
| Knowle | 1,407 | 96.6 | -15% |
| Hartcliffe and Withywood | 3,823 | 196.8 | +73% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,215 | 82.0 | -28% |
| Bishopsworth | 1,570 | 112.6 | -1% |
| Brislington West | 1,846 | 145.6 | +28% |
| Bedminster | 859 | 80.9 | -29% |
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 Hengrove and Whitchurch Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whitchurch Lane | 184 |
| On or near William Jessop Way | 123 |
| On or near Cromford Close | 119 |
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near Hawkfield Way | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Maple Street | 76 |
| On or near Belland Drive | 73 |
| On or near Lampton Avenue | 52 |
| On or near The Boulevard | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park 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 | 881 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 553 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 365 | 15.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 184 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 53 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.3% |
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has an estimated population of 20,852. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.9% |
Is Hengrove and Whitchurch Park a safe place to live?
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park recorded 113.5 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,003 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (365).
Is crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park was up 7% on the year before: 2,367 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hengrove and Whitchurch Park?
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.