Crime Rate in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge

The total recorded crimes in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge crime rate of 9.12 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 Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge, encompassing approximately 5,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandash Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sandpits Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 863 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 657 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 9.12 ranking 17th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge crimes were 863. The crime rate of Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge in 2024 was 148.56 (year) or 12.38 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge were around 657 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.10 (year) or 9.42 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge)CrimesRank (Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge)CrimesRank (Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge)
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
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
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

Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202525
March 202515
February 202513
January 202532
December 202430
November 202423
October 202453
September 202427
August 202424
July 202431
June 202484
May 202421

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202519
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 202415
August 20242
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20257
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 202418
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202510
February 20255
January 202511
December 202413
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge postcode area is presented below.

1. Brandash Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
2. Sandpits Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Horton Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Horton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chase Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Haye'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Quarry Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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