Crime Rate in Thornbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornbury

The total recorded crimes in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornbury crime rate of 5.95 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 Thornbury, encompassing approximately 18,142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-16.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Thornbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Park with total crimes: 18
  • Charles Close with total crimes: 10
  • Eastley Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Thornbury?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Thornbury reported a higher crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,421 crimes compared to 1,211. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thornbury witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Thornbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,077 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thornbury witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thornbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thornbury has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 5.95 ranking 7th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Thornbury crimes were 1,421. The crime rate of Thornbury in 2024 was 78.33 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thornbury were around 1,077 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.37 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornbury)CrimesRank (Thornbury)CrimesRank (Thornbury)
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
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
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
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

Thornbury 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 61 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 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 (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 692 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202573
May 202555
April 202546
March 202568
February 202565
January 202558
December 202439
November 202450
October 202446
September 202461
August 202470

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 202422
August 202411

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202522
May 202525
April 202515
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202514
January 202510
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 202516
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Thornbury in July 2025

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

1. Chiltern Park (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Charles Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Eastley Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. B4061 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Tyndale View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Link Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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