Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Hartcliffe and Withywood Safe?

Crime statistics for Hartcliffe and Withywood. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 3,893 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,893 Crimes (last 12 months)
25% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓2.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 3,893 total crimes recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood

Violent Crime
1,643 42.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
663 17%
Public Order
347 8.9%
Shoplifting
320 8.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
242 6.2%
Other Theft
193 5%
Drugs
114 2.9%
Vehicle Crime
107 2.7%
Burglary
79 2%
Other Crime
78 2%
Robbery
73 1.9%
Possession of Weapons
29 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.1%
Theft from Person
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Hartcliffe and Withywood — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartcliffe and Withywood safe?

Hartcliffe and Withywood has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,893 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hartcliffe and Withywood are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood in the last 12 months?

3,893 crimes were recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,986 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,643 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood?

The most common crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood is Violent Crime, with 1,643 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Hartcliffe and Withywood is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.3% — from 3,986 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,893 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Hartcliffe and Withywood?

Hartcliffe and Withywood has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Hartcliffe and Withywood compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Hartcliffe and Withywood has a safety score of 8/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Hartcliffe and Withywood is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Hartcliffe and Withywood?

25% of crimes recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Hartcliffe and Withywood?

1,643 violent crimes were recorded in Hartcliffe and Withywood in the last 12 months — representing 42.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 663 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Hartcliffe and Withywood last updated?

The crime data for Hartcliffe and Withywood was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Hartcliffe and Withywood with other areas?

You can compare Hartcliffe and Withywood with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.