Crime in Hotwells and Harbourside: statistics, rates and trends
1,164 crimes were recorded in Hotwells and Harbourside in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hotwells and Harbourside at a glance
- Crime trends in Hotwells and Harbourside
- Types of crime in Hotwells and Harbourside
- Hotwells and Harbourside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hotwells and Harbourside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hotwells and Harbourside
- Population and deprivation in Hotwells and Harbourside
- Questions about crime in Hotwells and Harbourside
- About this data
1,164 crimes were recorded in Hotwells and Harbourside in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 400 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hotwells and Harbourside has the 288th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hotwells and Harbourside | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,164 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.6 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,705 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hotwells and Harbourside was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,164 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (923). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,164 | 173.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 934 | 139.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 963 | 143.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,057 | 157.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,001 | 149.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,078 | 160.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 968 | 144.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,030 | 153.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 923 | 137.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 123 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hotwells and Harbourside 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, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+39%) and shoplifting (+37%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 59.7 | 1.74 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 24.3 | 1.58 | +29% |
| Other theft | 125 | 18.6 | 2.92 | +20% |
| Public order | 109 | 16.3 | 2.45 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 13.1 | 1.94 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 10.1 | 2.06 | +0% |
| Burglary | 64 | 9.5 | 2.70 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 6.1 | 0.74 | +37% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 5.5 | 6.70 | -38% |
| Robbery | 23 | 3.4 | 2.54 | +44% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 3.1 | 1.85 | +162% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -5% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hotwells and Harbourside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hotwells and Harbourside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hotwells and Harbourside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hotwells and Harbourside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hotwells and Harbourside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hotwells and Harbourside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hotwells and Harbourside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hotwells and Harbourside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hotwells and Harbourside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hotwells and Harbourside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hotwells and Harbourside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hotwells and Harbourside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hotwells and Harbourside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hotwells and Harbourside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hotwells and Harbourside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hotwells and Harbourside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hotwells and Harbourside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 1,050 | 80.7 | -54% |
| Southville | 2,653 | 179.6 | +3% |
| Central | 12,347 | 524.2 | +202% |
| Bedminster | 859 | 80.9 | -53% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | -48% |
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | -51% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,215 | 82.0 | -53% |
| Ashley | 3,789 | 173.6 | -0% |
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 Hotwells and Harbourside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 226 |
| On or near Parking Area | 196 |
| On or near Explore Lane | 115 |
| On or near Queen'S Parade | 49 |
| On or near Lower Lamb Street | 44 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 31 |
| On or near Deanery Road | 30 |
| On or near Gefle Close | 28 |
| On or near Canons Way | 27 |
| On or near Hanover Place | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hotwells and Harbourside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 37.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 163 | 14.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 8.9% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Hotwells and Harbourside has an estimated population of 6,705. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hotwells and Harbourside sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hotwells and Harbourside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 5.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 85.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 47.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Hotwells and Harbourside a safe place to live?
Hotwells and Harbourside recorded 173.6 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 Hotwells and Harbourside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Hotwells and Harbourside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hotwells and Harbourside was up 25% on the year before: 1,164 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 934 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hotwells and Harbourside?
Hotwells and Harbourside 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 Hotwells and Harbourside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.