Crime in Windmill Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,215 crimes were recorded in Windmill Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Windmill Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Windmill Hill
- Types of crime in Windmill Hill
- Windmill Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Windmill Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Windmill Hill
- Population and deprivation in Windmill Hill
- Questions about crime in Windmill Hill
- About this data
1,215 crimes were recorded in Windmill Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 496 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Windmill Hill has the 1,780th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Windmill Hill | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,215 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.0 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,817 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Windmill Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,284 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (990). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,215 | 82.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,154 | 77.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,170 | 79.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,223 | 82.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,195 | 80.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,284 | 86.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,155 | 78.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 990 | 66.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,125 | 75.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Windmill Hill 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+48%) and drugs (+16%). The largest falls were in public order (-22%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 33.5 | 0.98 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 12.0 | 0.78 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 7.4 | 1.51 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +48% |
| Public order | 94 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -22% |
| Other theft | 79 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +11% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +12% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.0 | 0.60 | +16% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +140% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.3 | 1.00 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.74 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Windmill Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Windmill Hill recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Windmill Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Windmill Hill recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Windmill Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Windmill Hill recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Windmill Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Windmill Hill recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Windmill Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Windmill Hill recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Windmill Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Windmill Hill recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Windmill Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Windmill Hill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Windmill Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Windmill Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Windmill Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Windmill Hill recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Windmill Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Windmill Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Windmill Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Windmill Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Windmill Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Windmill Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Windmill Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Windmill Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Windmill Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Windmill Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Windmill Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Windmill Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windmill Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | 1,407 | 96.6 | +18% |
| Filwood | 1,877 | 140.1 | +71% |
| Southville | 2,653 | 179.6 | +119% |
| Bedminster | 859 | 80.9 | -1% |
| Central | 12,347 | 524.2 | +539% |
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,164 | 173.6 | +112% |
| Brislington West | 1,846 | 145.6 | +78% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,803 | 263.9 | +222% |
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 Windmill Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunford Road | 36 |
| On or near Montgomery Street | 35 |
| On or near Littleton Road | 35 |
| On or near Bedminster Road | 34 |
| On or near School Road | 33 |
| On or near Shepton Walk | 33 |
| On or near St Luke'S Road | 28 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 26 |
| On or near St John'S Lane | 25 |
| On or near Wimborne Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Windmill Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 365 | 30.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 356 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 178 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Windmill Hill has an estimated population of 14,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Windmill Hill sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Windmill Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Windmill Hill a safe place to live?
Windmill Hill recorded 82.0 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 Windmill Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Windmill Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windmill Hill was up 5% on the year before: 1,215 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,154 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Windmill Hill?
Windmill Hill 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 Windmill Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.