Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 1.03 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 9
  • Peacocks Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Crates Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Kingswood?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Kingswood reported a higher crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,428 crimes compared to 1,211. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Kingswood experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,314 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 5th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 1,428. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 1,314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
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

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202527
March 202553
February 202545
January 202539
December 202455
November 202433
October 202439
September 202434
August 202459
July 202431
June 202478
May 202439

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202522
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 202422
July 202416
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswood in May 2025

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

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Peacocks Lane (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Crates Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Boulton'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. High Street (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Halls Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dragonfly Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Douglas Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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