Crime in Horfield: statistics, rates and trends

2,068 crimes were recorded in Horfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 878 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horfield has the 411th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Horfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,453). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horfield 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, public order, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+81%) and other theft (+73%). The largest falls were in drugs (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Horfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horfield recorded 878 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Horfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horfield recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Horfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horfield recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Horfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horfield recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Horfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horfield recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Horfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horfield recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Horfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horfield recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Horfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horfield recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Horfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horfield recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Horfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horfield recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Horfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horfield recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Horfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horfield recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Horfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Horfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horfield 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Horfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horfield.

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 Horfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horfield 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.

Horfield has an estimated population of 13,504. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horfield sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Horfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.