Crime Rate in Woodstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodstock

The total recorded crimes in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock crime rate of 1.37 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 Woodstock, encompassing approximately 38,607 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Woodstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinewood with total crimes: 5
  • Belsher Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Jays Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Woodstock?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Woodstock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 857 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodstock witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Woodstock had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 704 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Woodstock witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodstock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodstock has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 18th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodstock crimes were 857. The crime rate of Woodstock in 2024 was 22.20 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodstock were around 704 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodstock)CrimesRank (Woodstock)CrimesRank (Woodstock)
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
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

Woodstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202529
March 202523
February 202520
January 202530
December 202434
November 202426
October 202425
September 202423
August 202431
July 202429
June 202476
May 202433

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Woodstock in May 2025

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

1. Pinewood (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Belsher Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jays Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Woodstock Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gilpin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Anchor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Wedmore Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shilton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Station Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ozleworth (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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