Crime Rates at Harford Drive, Bristol, BS16 1NP

Harford Drive area has the 9th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 255th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Harford Drive (BS16 1NP) in the last 12 months was 75.3 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harford Drive (BS16 1NP), the main crime hotspot is near Bristol Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.