Crime Rate in Dodington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dodington

The total recorded crimes in Dodington, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dodington crime rate of 1.79 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 Dodington, encompassing approximately 27,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Dodington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blaisdon with total crimes: 6
  • Abbotswood with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dodington?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Dodington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 789 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dodington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Dodington had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 564 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dodington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dodington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dodington has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 19th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Dodington crimes were 789. The crime rate of Dodington in 2024 was 28.19 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dodington were around 564 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.15 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dodington)CrimesRank (Dodington)CrimesRank (Dodington)
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
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

Dodington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202533
February 202522
January 202528
December 202428
November 202416
October 202439
September 202435
August 202436
July 202436
June 202488
May 202423

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202510
February 20254
January 202519
December 202414
November 20248
October 202425
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Dodington in May 2025

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

1. Blaisdon (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Abbotswood (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Maisemore (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Woodchester (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chargrove (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
7. Kelston Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Badgeworth (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Kingscote (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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