Crime Rate in Stockwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockwood

The total recorded crimes in Stockwood, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockwood crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stockwood, encompassing approximately 23,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Stockwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Sturminster Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Stockwood?

To understand the safety of Stockwood, we need to analyze Stockwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Stockwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1308 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stockwood recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Stockwood had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stockwood recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Stockwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stockwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stockwood has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 5.97 ranking 18th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Stockwood crimes were 1,308. The crime rate of Stockwood in 2024 was 55.76 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stockwood were around 1,168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.79 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockwood)CrimesRank (Stockwood)CrimesRank (Stockwood)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Frome Vale177 122,593 81,732 10
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Knowle110 221,689 181,357 17
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton Down84 25909 31894 28
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Stockwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202543
March 202534
February 202540
January 202533
December 202434
November 202444
October 202439
September 202434
August 202437
July 202449
June 202482

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202522
February 202516
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 202420
September 20244
August 202415
July 202427
June 202426

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 202413
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 20256
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202524
March 202527
February 202511
January 202520
December 20241
November 202431
October 202456
September 202420
August 20246
July 202433
June 20246

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stockwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stockwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting31
Public order6
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Sturminster Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Dutton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sturminster Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
6. Morden Walk (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
7. Warman Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Craydon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Kinsale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Craydon Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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