Crime in Hillfields: statistics, rates and trends
1,473 crimes were recorded in Hillfields in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hillfields at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillfields
- Types of crime in Hillfields
- Hillfields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillfields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillfields
- Demographics of Hillfields
- Questions about crime in Hillfields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (599), anti-social behaviour (192) and shoplifting (136) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 959th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hillfields | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,473 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.7 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,070 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hillfields of any year here (1,473 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,473 | 112.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,135 | 86.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,021 | 78.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 842 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 918 | 70.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,049 | 80.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,071 | 81.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,044 | 79.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,008 | 77.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 115 |
| March 2026 | 127 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hillfields recorded notably more vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), public order (42% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (34% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 65 to 136 and burglary rose from 35 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 599 | 45.8 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +109% |
| Public order | 124 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 7.7 | 5.0 | +47% |
| Other theft | 94 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillfields; the highest is Lockleaze (206.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St George Troopers Hill (58.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillfields |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George Central | 1,751 | 122.6 | +9% |
| Frome Vale | 2,125 | 150.2 | +33% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | +34% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -48% |
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +39% |
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | +19% |
| Lockleaze | 2,898 | 206.6 | +83% |
| Brislington East | 1,343 | 105.9 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Hillfields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lodge Causeway” (221).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lodge Causeway | 221 |
| On or near Whitefield Road | 80 |
| On or near Elton Road | 51 |
| On or near Ledbury Road | 45 |
| On or near Thicket Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Cottrell Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Prospect Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Beechen Drive | 32 |
| On or near Honiton Road | 31 |
| On or near B4048 | 30 |
Of the 1,281 crimes in Hillfields with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 505 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hillfields has an estimated population of 13,070 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillfields average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hillfields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillfields a safe place to live?
Hillfields recorded 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 959th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Hillfields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 599 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Hillfields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillfields was up 30% on the year before: 1,473 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillfields?
About 13,070 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillfields?
Hillfields 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.