Crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze: statistics, rates and trends
1,590 crimes were recorded in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- Types of crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- Population and deprivation in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- Questions about crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- About this data
1,590 crimes were recorded in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 427 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze has the 1,988th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,590 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 20,912 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (861). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 1,590 | 76.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,525 | 72.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,448 | 69.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,072 | 51.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 959 | 45.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,015 | 48.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 997 | 47.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 861 | 41.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,169 | 55.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 123 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 151 |
| November 2025 | 156 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 148 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+51%) and drugs (+45%). The largest falls were in other theft (-35%) and robbery (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 427 | 20.4 | 2.46 | -14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 324 | 15.5 | 0.45 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 8.2 | 0.53 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 161 | 7.7 | 1.56 | +10% |
| Burglary | 132 | 6.3 | 1.78 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +36% |
| Other theft | 100 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -35% |
| Public order | 95 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +9% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +45% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.1 | 0.81 | -23% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.03 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | 685 | 49.5 | -35% |
| Stoke Bishop | 944 | 69.3 | -9% |
| Southmead | 1,750 | 127.8 | +68% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,214 | 87.8 | +15% |
| Horfield | 2,068 | 153.1 | +101% |
| Henbury and Brentry | 1,811 | 129.5 | +70% |
| Clifton Down | 1,189 | 90.8 | +19% |
| Cotham | 766 | 84.7 | +11% |
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 Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waterford Road | 272 |
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Lansdown Terrace | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Home Ground | 50 |
| On or near Harbury Road | 42 |
| On or near Falcondale Walk | 35 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Broadleys Avenue | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze 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 | 627 | 39.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 19.6% |
| Not recorded | 171 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 146 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 7.1% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze has an estimated population of 20,912. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze a safe place to live?
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (324).
Is crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze was up 4% on the year before: 1,590 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze?
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze 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 Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.