Crime Rate in Frenchay & Downend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frenchay & Downend

The total recorded crimes in Frenchay & Downend, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frenchay & Downend crime rate of 2.30 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 Frenchay & Downend, encompassing approximately 33,091 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Frenchay & Downend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Place with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Curtis Lane with total crimes: 8

How safe is Frenchay & Downend?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Frenchay & Downend demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 993 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Frenchay & Downend witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Frenchay & Downend had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 732 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Frenchay & Downend witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frenchay & Downend Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Frenchay & Downend has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 11th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Frenchay & Downend crimes were 993. The crime rate of Frenchay & Downend in 2024 was 30.01 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frenchay & Downend were around 732 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.12 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frenchay & Downend)CrimesRank (Frenchay & Downend)CrimesRank (Frenchay & Downend)
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
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
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
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

Frenchay & Downend 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202513
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202529
May 202538
April 202528
March 202522
February 202535
January 202528
December 202429
November 202424
October 202427
September 202432
August 202422

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202511
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202511
April 202515
March 202524
February 202512
January 202523
December 202427
November 202412
October 20245
September 202416
August 202427

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Frenchay & Downend in July 2025

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

1. Buckingham Place (Map)
Total14
Public order6
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Curtis Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Amberley Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coronation Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Heath Walk (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Quaker'S Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wilson Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Worrell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Frenchay Park Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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