Crime Rate in Woodstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodstock

The total recorded crimes in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock crime rate of 1.61 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Woodstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cennick Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Langford Way with total crimes: 3
  • Wedmore 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodstock has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.65 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
Charlton & Cribbs638 110,295 18,380 1
Filton148 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood121 31,428 51,314 3
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
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

Woodstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202530
December 202434
November 202426
October 202425
September 202423
August 202431
July 202429
June 202476
May 202433
April 202441

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202428
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Woodstock in March 2025

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

1. Cennick Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Langford Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Wedmore Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gilpin Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Pinewood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Greenways (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Bredon Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. New Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tibberton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. The Ride (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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