Crime Rate in Charlton & Cribbs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton & Cribbs

The total recorded crimes in Charlton & Cribbs, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 638 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton & Cribbs crime rate of 20.92 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (336) incidents (-6.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (-34.87% decrease)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (89.74% increase)
Charlton & Cribbs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 90
  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 90
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 84

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Charlton & Cribbs has recorded 638 crimes with crime rate of 20.92 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
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
Bitton & Oldland Common31 25536 23507 21
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

Charlton & Cribbs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (722 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (360 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (374 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (94 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (337 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 644 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202531
January 202561
December 202451
November 202433
October 202467
September 202450
August 202466
July 202477
June 2024108
May 202442
April 202431

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202540
January 202527
December 202431
November 202427
October 202456
September 202413
August 202446
July 202430
June 202410
May 202444
April 202420

A total of 1779 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 2025152
January 2025182
December 2024143
November 2024148
October 2024131
September 2024115
August 2024165
July 2024180
June 2024268
May 202493
April 2024103

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 202420
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 202438
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20252
January 202516
December 20246
November 202413
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 202421
June 202420
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 635 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202532
January 202544
December 202424
November 202449
October 202446
September 202445
August 202440
July 202457
June 2024144
May 202434
April 202476

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 202412
June 202424
April 20247

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202512
January 20256
August 20242
June 20242
April 202412

A total of 457 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 202525
December 202429
November 202431
October 202460
September 202471
August 202445
July 202451
June 202456
May 202453
April 202417

A total of 1225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 360 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202539
January 202587
December 202459
November 202435
October 202464
September 202490
August 2024101
July 2024137
June 2024360
May 202494
April 202485

A total of 218 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 202419
September 202422
August 202435
July 20245
June 202466
May 20244
April 202428

A total of 4507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 375.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 722 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025336
February 2025361
January 2025270
December 2024402
November 2024260
October 2024429
September 2024301
August 2024372
July 2024343
June 2024722
May 2024374
April 2024337

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20256
January 20256
November 20246
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Charlton & Cribbs in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting72
Other theft18
2. Merlin Road (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting84
Other theft6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total84
Shoplifting66
Other theft6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft6
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting18
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Other theft12
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Other crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Drugs6
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6

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