Crime Rate in Stoke Gifford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Gifford

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Gifford crime rate of 2.89 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 Stoke Gifford, encompassing approximately 33,546 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Stoke Gifford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Stoke Way with total crimes: 10
  • Foxglove Close with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stoke Gifford?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Stoke Gifford reported a higher crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,285 crimes compared to 1,211. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoke Gifford witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Stoke Gifford had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 895 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Stoke Gifford witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoke Gifford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stoke Gifford has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 9th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke Gifford crimes were 1,285. The crime rate of Stoke Gifford in 2024 was 38.30 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke Gifford were around 895 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.68 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Gifford)CrimesRank (Stoke Gifford)CrimesRank (Stoke Gifford)
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
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

Stoke Gifford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 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 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202542
March 202541
February 202524
January 202541
December 202429
November 202441
October 202428
September 202432
August 202452
July 202462
June 202492
May 202434

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202517
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 20248
October 202426
September 202413
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202516
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202512
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20256
December 202422
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 5 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
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Gifford in May 2025

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

1. Great Stoke Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
4. Filton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Hambrook Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. John St Quinton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Collins Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Gifford Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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