Crime Rate in Frenchay & Downend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frenchay & Downend

The total recorded crimes in Frenchay & Downend, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frenchay & Downend crime rate of 3.23 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 Frenchay & Downend, encompassing approximately 33,091 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
Frenchay & Downend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Place with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Four Acre Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Frenchay & Downend?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Frenchay & Downend demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 993 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Frenchay & Downend witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Frenchay & Downend had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 732 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Frenchay & Downend witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frenchay & Downend Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Frenchay & Downend has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 6th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Frenchay & Downend crimes were 993. The crime rate of Frenchay & Downend in 2024 was 30.01 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frenchay & Downend were around 732 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.12 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frenchay & Downend)CrimesRank (Frenchay & Downend)CrimesRank (Frenchay & Downend)
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
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
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

Frenchay & Downend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202528
March 202522
February 202535
January 202528
December 202429
November 202424
October 202427
September 202432
August 202422
July 202427
June 202456
May 202441

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202524
February 202512
January 202523
December 202427
November 202412
October 20245
September 202416
August 202427
July 202413
June 202424
May 202427

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 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
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Frenchay & Downend in May 2025

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

1. Buckingham Place (Map)
Total16
Public order7
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Four Acre Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Mustoe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Hazelwood Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Belsey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sage Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Wilson Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Richard Stephens Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Curtis Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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