Crime Rate in Woodstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodstock

The total recorded crimes in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock crime rate of 2.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (58.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Woodstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maesbury with total crimes: 9
  • Kyght Close with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Woodstock has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodstock)CrimesRank (Woodstock)CrimesRank (Woodstock)
Charlton & Cribbs757 110,295 18,380 1
Filton147 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood114 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green110 61,535 3923 7
Yate North143 31,255 8852 10
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield127 41,429 41,085 4
Thornbury108 71,421 61,077 5
Yate Central92 81,164 91,019 6
Stoke Gifford91 91,285 7895 8
New Cheltenham63 171,024 10868 9
Frampton Cotterell71 13983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
Bradley Stoke South75 12722 17558 19
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge65 16863 13657 14
Hanham70 14656 19612 17
Winterbourne61 18790 15649 15
Dodington69 15789 16564 18
Longwell Green34 25605 20631 16
Boyd Valley55 19702 18548 20
Bradley Stoke North50 20483 26416 25
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley40 23554 21457 22
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 21538 22301 26
Severn Vale39 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach30 26231 27248 27
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

Woodstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202529
May 202529
April 202529
March 202523
February 202520
January 202530
December 202434
November 202426
October 202425
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Woodstock in July 2025

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

1. Maesbury (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
2. Kyght Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Jays Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Edgecombe Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Holly Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Grimsbury Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Pinewood (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. The Ride (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Brake Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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