Crime Rate in Charlton & Cribbs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton & Cribbs

The total recorded crimes in Charlton & Cribbs, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 815 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton & Cribbs crime rate of 26.73 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 Charlton & Cribbs, encompassing approximately 30,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (384) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (121) incidents (44.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (13.00% increase)
Charlton & Cribbs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 150
  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 72
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 54

How safe is Charlton & Cribbs?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Charlton & Cribbs reported a higher crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 10,295 crimes compared to 1,211. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Charlton & Cribbs witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Charlton & Cribbs experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 8,380 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Charlton & Cribbs witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Charlton & Cribbs has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Charlton & Cribbs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charlton & Cribbs has recorded 815 crimes with crime rate of 26.73 ranking 1th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Charlton & Cribbs crimes were 10,295. The crime rate of Charlton & Cribbs in 2024 was 337.63 (year) or 28.14 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlton & Cribbs were around 8,380 crimes with yearly crime rate of 274.83 (year) or 22.90 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlton & Cribbs)CrimesRank (Charlton & Cribbs)CrimesRank (Charlton & Cribbs)
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
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

Charlton & Cribbs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (384 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (121 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (264 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (336 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (99 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 361 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 152 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (270 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (182 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 402 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 143 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (260 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (429 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (131 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (301 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (372 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (165 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 343 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202544
March 20254
February 202540
January 202527
December 202431
November 202427
October 202456
September 202413
August 202446
July 202430

A total of 497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202565
March 202544
February 202532
January 202544
December 202424
November 202449
October 202446
September 202445
August 202440
July 202457

A total of 891 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 202584
March 202574
February 202539
January 202587
December 202459
November 202435
October 202464
September 202490
August 2024101
July 2024137

A total of 535 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202537
March 202527
February 202531
January 202561
December 202451
November 202433
October 202467
September 202450
August 202466
July 202477

A total of 1528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025113
April 2025100
March 202599
February 2025152
January 2025182
December 2024143
November 2024148
October 2024131
September 2024115
August 2024165
July 2024180

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202519
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 202420
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 404 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202540
March 20257
February 202512
January 202525
December 202429
November 202431
October 202460
September 202471
August 202445
July 202451

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202528
March 202514
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 202419
September 202422
August 202435
July 20245

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20256
January 20256
November 20246
July 20247

A total of 3722 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 338.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025384
April 2025264
March 2025336
February 2025361
January 2025270
December 2024402
November 2024260
October 2024429
September 2024301
August 2024372
July 2024343

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 202512
January 20256
August 20242

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202512
February 20252
January 202516
December 20246
November 202413
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 202421

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 202412

High Crime Locations Charlton & Cribbs in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total150
Shoplifting144
Other theft6
2. Merlin Road (Map)
Total72
Other theft36
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting42
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting42
Other theft12
5. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting18
Other theft12
8. Police Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total24
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
10. Charlton Leaze (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6

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