Crime Rate in Bitton & Oldland Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bitton & Oldland Common

The total recorded crimes in Bitton & Oldland Common, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bitton & Oldland Common crime rate of 1.98 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 Bitton & Oldland Common, encompassing approximately 15,680 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bitton & Oldland Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cook Close with total crimes: 5
  • Chiltern Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cheriton Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bitton & Oldland Common?

To understand the safety of Bitton & Oldland Common, we need to analyze Bitton & Oldland Common crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Bitton & Oldland Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 536 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bitton & Oldland Common recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bitton & Oldland Common had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 507 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bitton & Oldland Common recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Bitton & Oldland Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bitton & Oldland Common Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bitton & Oldland Common has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 25th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Bitton & Oldland Common crimes were 536. The crime rate of Bitton & Oldland Common in 2024 was 34.18 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bitton & Oldland Common were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.33 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 21 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
Woodstock62 14857 14704 13
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
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

Bitton & Oldland Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 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 (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 202526
December 202415
November 202415
October 202421
September 202422
August 202423
July 202423
June 202434
May 202415
April 202427

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bitton & Oldland Common in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bitton & Oldland Common postcode area is presented below.

1. Cook Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cheriton Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lewis Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cloverlea Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hillview Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Quantock Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Windermere Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Coombes Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hardwick Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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