Crime Rate in Bradley Stoke South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradley Stoke South

The total recorded crimes in Bradley Stoke South, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradley Stoke South crime rate of 2.47 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 Bradley Stoke South, encompassing approximately 23,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Bradley Stoke South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carter Walk with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bradley Stoke South?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Bradley Stoke South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 722 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bradley Stoke South recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Bradley Stoke South had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 558 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bradley Stoke South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bradley Stoke South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bradley Stoke South has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 13th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Bradley Stoke South crimes were 722. The crime rate of Bradley Stoke South in 2024 was 30.78 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradley Stoke South were around 558 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.79 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradley Stoke South)CrimesRank (Bradley Stoke South)CrimesRank (Bradley Stoke South)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Yate Central59 121,164 91,019 6
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham56 141,024 10868 9
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Winterbourne30 25790 15649 15
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Longwell Green55 16605 20631 16
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach15 27231 27248 27
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

Bradley Stoke South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202517
March 202516
February 202515
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202519
March 202516
February 20259
January 202521
December 202425
November 202410
October 202415
September 202431
August 202435
July 202427
June 2024100
May 202425

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bradley Stoke South in May 2025

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

1. Carter Walk (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Baileys Court Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Merryweather Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Mautravers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kemperleye Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Champs Sur Marne (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jordan Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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