Crime Rate in South Gloucestershire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Gloucestershire

The total recorded crimes in South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 2,633 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Gloucestershire crime rate of 9.07 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 South Gloucestershire, encompassing approximately 290,424 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (857) incidents (6.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (480) incidents (22.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (369) incidents (19.81% increase)
South Gloucestershire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 150
  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 72
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 54

South Gloucestershire Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

South Gloucestershire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Charlton & Cribbs (815 crimes), and the safest, Charfield (7 crimes), is 808 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across South Gloucestershire.

Similarly, the area of Almondsbury, Pilning & Severn Beach (754 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton (16 crimes), with a difference of 738 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Gloucestershire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Charlton & Cribbs815
Filton158
Emersons Green142
Thornbury125
Kingswood109

Safest Wards:

Severn Vale40
Winterbourne30
Patchway Coniston28
Pilning & Severn Beach15
Charfield7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Almondsbury, Pilning & Severn Beach754
Filton158
Pucklechurch & Westerleigh129
Yate North101
Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West86

Safest Areas:

Yate Kingsgate27
Alveston, Olveston & Oldbury27
Frampton Cotterell22
Downend North19
Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton16

South Gloucestershire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (857 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (480 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (804 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (393 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (842 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (477 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 848 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 453 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (933 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (389 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 870 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (833 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (370 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (835 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (544 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (848 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (417 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (983 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (523 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1067 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 463 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202512
February 202517
January 202517
December 202430
November 202419
October 202423
September 202418
August 202423
July 20245

A total of 2288 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 208.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025201
April 2025192
March 2025205
February 2025167
January 2025218
December 2024178
November 2024162
October 2024214
September 2024221
August 2024256
July 2024274

A total of 549 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202560
March 202567
February 202549
January 202558
December 202444
November 202458
October 202443
September 202435
August 202435
July 202467

A total of 9720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 883.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1067 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025857
April 2025804
March 2025842
February 2025848
January 2025933
December 2024870
November 2024833
October 2024835
September 2024848
August 2024983
July 20241067

A total of 128 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202523
March 20259
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202416
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 219 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202521
March 202520
February 202525
January 202523
December 202413
November 202419
October 202413
September 202417
August 202425
July 202415

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20258
January 202510
December 20242
November 202410
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 202416

A total of 1129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 2025117
March 202592
February 202583
January 202597
December 2024117
November 2024120
October 202489
September 2024128
August 2024115
July 202493

A total of 441 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202549
March 202560
February 202541
January 202554
December 202423
November 202447
October 202427
September 202428
August 202416
July 202428

A total of 1394 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 2025102
March 202572
February 2025102
January 2025137
December 2024141
November 2024112
October 2024165
September 2024180
August 2024164
July 2024132

A total of 1637 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025162
April 2025148
March 2025125
February 2025150
January 2025147
December 2024139
November 2024152
October 2024156
September 2024105
August 2024173
July 2024180

A total of 2963 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 269.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025369
April 2025308
March 2025307
February 2025194
January 2025229
December 2024206
November 2024248
October 2024277
September 2024248
August 2024279
July 2024298

A total of 2218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 201.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025252
April 2025202
March 2025174
February 2025135
January 2025221
December 2024158
November 2024154
October 2024195
September 2024223
August 2024236
July 2024268

A total of 5015 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 455.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 544 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025480
April 2025393
March 2025477
February 2025453
January 2025389
December 2024506
November 2024370
October 2024544
September 2024417
August 2024523
July 2024463

High Crime Locations South Gloucestershire in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total150
Shoplifting144
Other theft6
2. Merlin Road (Map)
Total72
Other theft36
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting42
Other theft12
5. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting42
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Other theft12
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6

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