Crime in Horfield: statistics, rates and trends
2,056 crimes were recorded in Horfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 152.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (890), vehicle crime (203) and public order (199) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Horfield | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,056 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.3 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,504 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Horfield of any year here (2,056 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,056 | 152.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,781 | 131.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,556 | 115.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,435 | 106.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,559 | 115.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,708 | 126.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,526 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,468 | 108.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,527 | 113.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| July 2026 | 178 |
| June 2026 | 173 |
| May 2026 | 157 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 191 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 204 |
| December 2025 | 167 |
| November 2025 | 183 |
| October 2025 | 174 |
| September 2025 | 181 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate) and public order (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 115 to 187 and shoplifting rose from 21 to 32, while drugs fell from 47 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 890 | 65.9 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 203 | 15.0 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Public order | 199 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 13.0 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 151 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Burglary | 82 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.4 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Horfield; the highest is Lockleaze (206.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redland (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockleaze | 2,898 | 206.6 | +36% |
| Southmead | 1,804 | 131.7 | -13% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,244 | 89.9 | -41% |
| Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 1,596 | 76.3 | -50% |
| Redland | 696 | 50.3 | -67% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,812 | 129.6 | -15% |
| Ashley | 3,845 | 176.2 | +16% |
| Cotham | 780 | 86.2 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Horfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (355).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 355 |
| On or near Filton Road | 143 |
| On or near Penrith Gardens | 98 |
| On or near Bishopthorpe Lane | 64 |
| On or near Sherston Road | 52 |
| On or near Longford Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Bayswater Road | 41 |
| On or near Bartholomews Square | 40 |
| On or near Beverley Road | 36 |
| On or near Butterfield Close | 36 |
Of the 1,880 crimes in Horfield with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 176 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 744 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 611 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 41 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Horfield has an estimated population of 13,504 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.8%, against 7.9%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horfield average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Horfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horfield a safe place to live?
Horfield recorded 152.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Horfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 890 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (203).
Is crime in Horfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horfield was up 15% on the year before: 2,056 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,781 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horfield?
About 13,504 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horfield?
Horfield 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.