Crime Rate in South Gloucestershire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Gloucestershire

The total recorded crimes in South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire in January 2025 are around 2,546 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Gloucestershire crime rate of 8.77 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (933) incidents (7.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (389) incidents (-23.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (229) incidents (11.17% increase)
South Gloucestershire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 114
  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 108
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 66

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 (748 crimes), and the safest, Charfield (18 crimes), is 730 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across South Gloucestershire.

Similarly, the area of Almondsbury, Pilning & Severn Beach (709 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Downend North (6 crimes), with a difference of 703 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Gloucestershire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Charlton & Cribbs748
Filton145
Thornbury124
Stoke Gifford104
Emersons Green101

Safest Wards:

Patchway Coniston40
Bradley Stoke South40
Bradley Stoke North39
Pilning & Severn Beach22
Charfield18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Almondsbury, Pilning & Severn Beach709
Filton145
Pucklechurch & Westerleigh124
Great Stoke & Stoke Park91
Yate North88

Safest Areas:

Mangotsfield37
Cadbury Heath North & Bridgeyate34
Frenchay & Stoke Gifford East32
Frampton Cotterell17
Downend North6

South Gloucestershire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1970 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (952 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2051 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 256.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 528 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025218
December 2024178
November 2024162
October 2024214
September 2024221
August 2024256
July 2024274
June 2024528

A total of 183 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202430
November 202419
October 202423
September 202418
August 202423
July 20245
June 202448

A total of 466 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202444
November 202458
October 202443
September 202435
August 202435
July 202467
June 2024126

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 20242
November 202410
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 202416
June 20246

A total of 979 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 122.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202597
December 2024117
November 2024120
October 202489
September 2024128
August 2024115
July 202493
June 2024220

A total of 8339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1042.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1970 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025933
December 2024870
November 2024833
October 2024835
September 2024848
August 2024983
July 20241067
June 20241970

A total of 2071 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 258.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 616 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025221
December 2024158
November 2024154
October 2024195
September 2024223
August 2024236
July 2024268
June 2024616

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202416
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 159 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202413
November 202419
October 202413
September 202417
August 202425
July 202415
June 202434

A total of 309 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202423
November 202447
October 202427
September 202428
August 202416
July 202428
June 202486

A total of 1325 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 165.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025137
December 2024141
November 2024112
October 2024165
September 2024180
August 2024164
July 2024132
June 2024294

A total of 2387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 298.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 602 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025229
December 2024206
November 2024248
October 2024277
September 2024248
August 2024279
July 2024298
June 2024602

A total of 4164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 520.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 952 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025389
December 2024506
November 2024370
October 2024544
September 2024417
August 2024523
July 2024463
June 2024952

A total of 1328 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 166.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025147
December 2024139
November 2024152
October 2024156
September 2024105
August 2024173
July 2024180
June 2024276

High Crime Locations South Gloucestershire in January 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total114
Shoplifting60
Other theft24
Violence and sexual offences12
Robbery6
Public order6
Other crime6
2. Merlin Road (Map)
Total108
Shoplifting78
Vehicle crime6
Public order6
Other theft6
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting54
Other theft12
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other theft6
5. Hollywood Lane (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime6
Theft from the person6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Severn Acre Lea (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour12

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