Crime in Windmill Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,207 crimes were recorded in Windmill Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Windmill Hill
- Questions about crime in Windmill Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (487), anti-social behaviour (176) and vehicle crime (114) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,781st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Windmill Hill | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,207 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,817 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Windmill Hill peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,271 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (983). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,207 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,127 | 76.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,189 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,216 | 82.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,194 | 80.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,271 | 85.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,198 | 80.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 983 | 66.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,129 | 76.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Windmill Hill recorded notably more vehicle crime (55% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (38% below) and anti-social behaviour (23% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 74 to 104 and burglary rose from 41 to 50, while public order fell from 115 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 32.9 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 11.9 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 7.7 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Windmill Hill; the highest is Central, Bristol, City of (520.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bedminster (80.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windmill Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | +20% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | +73% |
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | +115% |
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -1% |
| Central | 12,253 | 520.2 | +539% |
| Hotwells and Harbourside | 1,235 | 184.2 | +126% |
| Brislington West | 1,834 | 144.7 | +78% |
| Lawrence Hill | 5,818 | 264.6 | +225% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Windmill Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “School Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near School Road | 38 |
| On or near Bedminster Road | 34 |
| On or near Dunford Road | 33 |
| On or near Littleton Road | 32 |
| On or near Shepton Walk | 32 |
| On or near Montgomery Street | 31 |
| On or near St Luke'S Road | 31 |
| On or near Angers Road | 26 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 24 |
| On or near St John'S Lane | 24 |
Of the 1,031 crimes in Windmill Hill with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 374 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Windmill Hill has an estimated population of 14,817 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%), fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%) and a younger population (9.2%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Windmill Hill average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Windmill Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Windmill Hill a safe place to live?
Windmill Hill recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,781st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Windmill Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Windmill Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windmill Hill was up 7% on the year before: 1,207 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,127 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Windmill Hill?
About 14,817 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Windmill Hill?
Windmill Hill 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.