Crime Rate in Boyd Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boyd Valley

The total recorded crimes in Boyd Valley, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boyd Valley crime rate of 10.42 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 Boyd Valley, encompassing approximately 3,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Boyd Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Anne'S Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boyd Valley?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Boyd Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 702 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boyd Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boyd Valley had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 548 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boyd Valley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Boyd Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boyd Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Boyd Valley has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 10.42 ranking 21th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Boyd Valley crimes were 702. The crime rate of Boyd Valley in 2024 was 208.95 (year) or 17.41 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boyd Valley were around 548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.11 (year) or 13.59 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
Charlton & Cribbs638 110,295 18,380 1
Filton148 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood121 31,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green90 91,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield101 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury121 41,421 61,077 5
Stoke Gifford116 51,285 7895 8
Yate Central95 81,164 91,019 6
Yate North113 61,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham75 121,024 10868 9
Frampton Cotterell85 10983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend77 11993 11732 12
Woodstock62 14857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge67 13863 13657 14
Winterbourne25 27790 15649 15
Bradley Stoke South60 15722 17558 19
Longwell Green58 16605 20631 16
Dodington58 17789 16564 18
Hanham57 18656 19612 17
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 19538 22301 26
Severn Vale41 20507 24442 23
Bitton & Oldland Common31 25536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley34 22554 21457 22
Bradley Stoke North34 23483 26416 25
Patchway Coniston33 24495 25430 24
Charfield28 26202 28142 28
Pilning & Severn Beach16 28231 27248 27

Boyd Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202529
January 202523
December 20249
November 20247
October 202422
September 202428
August 202414
July 202425
June 202458
May 202418
April 202426

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20245
September 20248
August 202412
July 202411
June 202424
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202416
July 202413
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 202417
April 20247

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20243
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Boyd Valley in March 2025

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

1. Castle Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. St Anne'S Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Dyrham View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chippenham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Cable Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Aldams Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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