Crime Rate in Thornbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornbury

The total recorded crimes in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornbury crime rate of 6.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Thornbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Park with total crimes: 21
  • Pentland Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Eastley Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Thornbury has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornbury)CrimesRank (Thornbury)CrimesRank (Thornbury)
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
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

Thornbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 202430
May 20243

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202546
March 202568
February 202565
January 202558
December 202439
November 202450
October 202446
September 202461
August 202470
July 202466
June 202498
May 202448

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202414
August 202416
July 202413
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202514
January 202510
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 202422
August 202411
July 202411
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Thornbury in May 2025

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

1. Chiltern Park (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pentland Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
3. Eastley Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Thresher Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Raglan Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moorslade Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Earthcott Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Lime Kiln Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Castle Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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