Almondsbury Crime Rate

Introduction to Almondsbury Crime Statistics

Almondsbury reports an exceptionally low overall crime rate of 36.0 incidents per 1,000 residents per year. This figure is significantly safer than the UK average crime rate of 93.1 per 1,000, resulting in an outstanding Safety Score of 90 out of 100. Over the past year, the crime trend has remained stable, recording a slight decrease of -4.5% year-on-year. This combination of a very low rate and a stable, slightly decreasing trend confirms Almondsbury as one of the safest communities in the region.

Almondsbury Crime Type Analysis

Violence and sexual offences are overwhelmingly the most common crimes in Almondsbury, accounting for 59.4% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 21.4 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is the second most common offence (9.4%, 3.4 per 1,000), followed by Public order, Shoplifting, Burglary, Other theft, and Vehicle crime, which all account for 4.7% each.

The overall property crime rate in Almondsbury is exceptionally low at 8.8 per 1,000 people, significantly safer than the national average of 32.9 per 1,000. Property crime is minimal across the board, with only 5 crimes each reported for Burglary, Vehicle crime, Shoplifting, Other theft, and Criminal damage. The primary concern is clearly non-property related, focusing on public safety and personal conduct. The extremely low property crime rate confirms Almondsbury as a very low-risk area for homeowners.

Almondsbury Crime Trends

Almondsbury has experienced a stable crime trend over the last year, recording a slight decrease of -4.5% year-on-year. Monthly data shows that crime rates remained low, fluctuating between 1.4 and 6.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The highest spike occurred in June (6.1/1,000), followed by a lower peak in January (5.1/1,000). The lowest rates were consistently observed in December, September, March, and April (all 1.4 to 2.0/1,000). The overall stable trend and low volume confirm the area’s excellent safety record.

How To Keep Safe in Almondsbury

The most common offence in Almondsbury is Violence and sexual offences, accounting for nearly 60% of all reported incidents. Residents should focus on personal safety and community vigilance.

1. Avoid Confrontational Situations: Given the high proportion of violence and public order offences, prioritise de-escalation and retreat if faced with confrontation in public spaces.
2. Secure Vehicles: Vehicle crime is the most concentrated property crime at night. Always remove valuables and ensure your car is secured, especially when parked overnight.
3. Basic Property Security: Although burglary is low (1.7 per 1,000), ensure that doors and windows are locked, particularly in the afternoon and night when property crime activity peaks.
4. Report Anti-social behaviour: Anti-social behaviour is the second-highest crime. Report persistent issues to the local police to maintain the area's excellent Safety Score.

Crime Time Patterns

Crime activity in Almondsbury is consistently low throughout the day. The afternoon period (12pm-6pm) is the busiest, with theft (38%) and burglary (28%) being the most prevalent property offences. The morning (6am-12pm) also reports high levels of property crime, including vehicle crime (23%). In the evening (6pm-12am), 'Other' crimes (violence and public order) account for 43% of incidents. The night period (12am-6am) presents the highest risk for vehicle crime (47%) and burglary (24%), suggesting that opportunistic property offences are a nocturnal risk in the residential areas.

Crime Rate Comparison with Nearby Areas

Almondsbury, with an exceptionally low crime rate of 36.0 per 1,000, is positioned as one of the safest communities in the region. It reports a slightly lower rate than its neighbour Olveston (39.4 per 1,000) and is dramatically safer than the nearby, more commercial area of Patchway (147.9 per 1,000). Compared to the rural areas of Tockington and Rudgeway (both 0.0 per 1,000), Almondsbury’s rate reflects its status as a contained village with minimal commercial activity. Its low rate and high Safety Score confirm its position as a highly desirable and secure community.

Proactive Protection for Almondsbury Homes

Almondsbury benefits from an extremely low property crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000. While the risk is minimal, security should still focus on prevention. Traditional security systems offer only reactive recording, capturing footage of a crime after it has occurred, which is insufficient for truly protecting property.

scOS, an AI-powered security operating system, provides definitive proactive protection. It is engineered to detect threats at the property boundary, using multi-camera intelligence to monitor the entire perimeter simultaneously. scOS learns typical routines and only alerts on genuine threats. When an intruder is identified, it triggers an autonomous response, such as activating lights and engaging speakers, destroying the element of surprise. This professional-grade deterrence signals to potential burglars, who often decide within 60 seconds, that the property is too high-risk, ensuring they move on.