Crime Rate in Charfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charfield

The total recorded crimes in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charfield crime rate of 8.41 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 Charfield, encompassing approximately 832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Charfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tortworth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mallow Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Charfield?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Charfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 202 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charfield recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Charfield had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 142 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charfield recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charfield has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 8.41 ranking 28th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Charfield crimes were 202. The crime rate of Charfield in 2024 was 242.70 (year) or 20.23 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charfield were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 170.61 (year) or 14.22 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charfield)CrimesRank (Charfield)CrimesRank (Charfield)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Yate Central59 121,164 91,019 6
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham56 141,024 10868 9
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
Winterbourne30 25790 15649 15
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Longwell Green55 16605 20631 16
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach15 27231 27248 27

Charfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202515
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Charfield in May 2025

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

1. Tortworth Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mallow Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Durham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Kestrel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Merlin Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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