Crime Rate in South Gloucestershire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Gloucestershire

The total recorded crimes in South Gloucestershire, UK in February 2026 are around 2,824 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Gloucestershire crime rate of 9.72 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1083) incidents (5.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (477) incidents (6.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (324) incidents (14.08% increase)
South Gloucestershire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 108
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 90
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 66

South Gloucestershire Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

South Gloucestershire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1083 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 477 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1030 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (446 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 973 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 715 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1093 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (629 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1041 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (608 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (964 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (517 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1012 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (502 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1028 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 386 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (885 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (432 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202622
December 202515
November 20258
October 20256
September 20257
August 20255
July 202511
June 20258
May 20257
April 202514
March 202512
February 202517

A total of 6484 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 498.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 715 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026477
January 2026446
December 2025715
November 2025629
October 2025608
September 2025517
August 2025502
July 2025355
June 2025432
May 2025480
April 2025393
March 2025477
February 2025453

A total of 187 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202624
December 202522
November 202516
October 202517
September 20258
August 20259
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 202523
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 700 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202653
December 202548
November 202551
October 202550
September 202543
August 202555
July 202583
June 202552
May 202568
April 202549
March 202560
February 202541

A total of 2189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 168.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026148
January 2026176
December 2025171
November 2025159
October 2025191
September 2025219
August 2025181
July 2025210
June 2025149
May 2025162
April 2025148
March 2025125
February 2025150

A total of 374 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202650
December 202548
November 202538
October 202526
September 202523
August 202522
July 202521
June 202524
May 202528
April 202521
March 202520
February 202525

A total of 2872 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 220.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026233
January 2026187
December 2025175
November 2025248
October 2025263
September 2025292
August 2025261
July 2025240
June 2025208
May 2025201
April 2025192
March 2025205
February 2025167

A total of 2472 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 190.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026154
January 2026182
December 2025167
November 2025161
October 2025220
September 2025229
August 2025200
July 2025206
June 2025190
May 2025252
April 2025202
March 2025174
February 2025135

A total of 631 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202680
December 202547
November 202551
October 202538
September 202530
August 202542
July 202558
June 202537
May 202533
April 202560
March 202567
February 202549

A total of 1458 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026156
January 2026140
December 2025129
November 2025176
October 2025117
September 202594
August 202594
July 202563
June 2025119
May 202578
April 2025117
March 202592
February 202583

A total of 4199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 323.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 447 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026324
January 2026284
December 2025250
November 2025334
October 2025326
September 2025282
August 2025447
July 2025386
June 2025388
May 2025369
April 2025308
March 2025307
February 2025194

A total of 12460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 958.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1093 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261083
January 20261030
December 2025973
November 20251093
October 20251041
September 2025964
August 20251012
July 20251028
June 2025885
May 2025857
April 2025804
March 2025842
February 2025848

A total of 1260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026105
January 2026114
December 202588
November 2025141
October 2025163
September 202568
August 202580
July 202540
June 202598
May 202587
April 2025102
March 202572
February 2025102

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20261
December 20257
November 20256
October 20256
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20258

High Crime Locations South Gloucestershire in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total108
Shoplifting102
Theft from the person6
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting66
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total66
Anti-social behaviour30
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting12
Public order6
Other theft6
4. Police Station (Map)
Total55
Violence and sexual offences37
Public order6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Other theft6
6. Station Road (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6

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