Crime Rate in Boyd Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boyd Valley

The total recorded crimes in Boyd Valley, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boyd Valley crime rate of 16.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Boyd Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oldbury Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • 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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Boyd Valley has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 16.37 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boyd Valley)CrimesRank (Boyd Valley)CrimesRank (Boyd Valley)
Charlton & Cribbs757 110,295 18,380 1
Filton147 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood114 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green110 61,535 3923 7
Yate North143 31,255 8852 10
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield127 41,429 41,085 4
Thornbury108 71,421 61,077 5
Yate Central92 81,164 91,019 6
Stoke Gifford91 91,285 7895 8
New Cheltenham63 171,024 10868 9
Woodstock91 10857 14704 13
Frampton Cotterell71 13983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
Bradley Stoke South75 12722 17558 19
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge65 16863 13657 14
Hanham70 14656 19612 17
Winterbourne61 18790 15649 15
Dodington69 15789 16564 18
Longwell Green34 25605 20631 16
Bradley Stoke North50 20483 26416 25
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley40 23554 21457 22
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 21538 22301 26
Severn Vale39 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach30 26231 27248 27
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

Boyd Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 20256
May 202510
April 202523
March 202515
February 202529
January 202523
December 20249
November 20247
October 202422
September 202428
August 202414

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202416

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202510
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20245
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 20253
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252

High Crime Locations Boyd Valley in July 2025

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

1. Oldbury Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Healey Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Dyrham View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Abson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Boyd Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hyde'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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