Crime in Whitchurch
Whitchurch had 316 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.
BS14, Bath and North East Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whitchurch
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whitchurch. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 104 | 33% |
| anti-social behaviour | 56 | 18% |
| shoplifting | 42 | 13% |
| theft | 30 | 9% |
| vehicle crime | 18 | 6% |
| criminal damage | 15 | 5% |
| public order | 13 | 4% |
| burglary | 10 | 3% |
Whitchurch against Bristol
| Type | Whitchurch per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 32.8 | 32.4 | ▼ 10% |
| Burglary | 3.2 | 4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 5.7 | 5.7 | ▼ 5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17.7 | 13.1 | ▲ 87% |
| Theft and robbery | 12.9 | 7.9 | ▲ 193% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hartcliffe | 235.7 | ▼ 13% |
| Filwood Park | 135.7 | ▲ 11% |
| Knowle | 120.4 | ▲ 26% |
| Stockwood | 120 | ▼ 3% |
| Whitchurch | 99.7 | ▲ 29% |
| Hengrove | 86.8 | ▲ 11% |
| Brislington | 84.8 | ▼ 9% |
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Questions people ask
Is Whitchurch a safe area?
Whitchurch had about 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 49 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Whitchurch?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (104), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and shoplifting (42).