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 July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bitton & Oldland Common crime rate of 2.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Bitton & Oldland Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Wright Close with total crimes: 6
  • Corfe Place with total crimes: 4
  • Neads Drive with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • 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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bitton & Oldland Common has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bitton & Oldland Common)CrimesRank (Bitton & Oldland Common)CrimesRank (Bitton & Oldland Common)
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
Woodstock91 10857 14704 13
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
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

Bitton & Oldland Common 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202520
April 202511
March 202516
February 20258
January 202526
December 202415
November 202415
October 202421
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20254
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bitton & Oldland Common in July 2025

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

1. Samuel Wright Close (Map)
Total6
Public order6
2. Corfe Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Neads Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Caldicot Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Bath Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Walton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Torrance Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Poplar Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Exley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coombes Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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