Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 1.14 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 11
  • Neville Road with total crimes: 6
  • Crates Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Kingswood?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Kingswood reported a higher crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,428 crimes compared to 1,211. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingswood experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,314 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Kingswood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 ranking 3th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 1,428. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 1,314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Boyd Valley35 21702 18548 20
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

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 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 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202545
January 202539
December 202455
November 202433
October 202439
September 202434
August 202459
July 202431
June 202478
May 202439
April 202429

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 202422
July 202416
June 202422
May 202419
April 202414

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202424
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202428
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 202430
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202428
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Kingswood in March 2025

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

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Neville Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Crates Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Windwood Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Alma Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
8. Trinity Court (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petherton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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