Bradley Stoke Crime Rate

Bradley Stoke’s crime rate is 53.9 per 1,000, 40.9% below the UK average, yet possession of weapons has surged by 333.3% YoY — a stark contrast to its overall safety profile. Despite this anomaly, the area remains one of the safer parts of South Gloucestershire, with property crime 52.4% below national averages and a safety score of 87/100.

Bradley Stoke is a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, characterized by a mix of residential housing, retail centres, and commuter routes. Its proximity to Bristol and the M4 motorway likely influences crime patterns, with retail areas potentially contributing to shoplifting and vehicle crime. The area's demographics, including a significant commuter population, may also affect burglary rates during daytime hours when homes are unoccupied.

The most surprising finding is the 333.3% year-on-year increase in possession of weapons, despite Bradley Stoke’s overall crime rate being 40.9% below the UK average. This anomaly may reflect improved reporting or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences, though 26% below the UK average, remain the most common crime type, likely tied to local nightlife and social interactions. Anti-social behaviour and public order crimes have risen by 25% and 19% YoY, respectively, but still remain significantly below UK averages. The sharp increase in burglary (+82.5% YoY) could be linked to the area’s commuter nature, with properties left unattended during the day. Vehicle crime, however, has fallen by 54.8% YoY, possibly due to increased security measures or reduced parking in high-risk areas.

Crime in Bradley Stoke has increased by 5.7% YoY, with possession of weapons surging by 333.3% — the most dramatic rise. This spike may reflect improved detection or targeted policing, though the rate remains 42% below the UK average. Burglary has also risen by 82.5% YoY, likely due to the area’s commuter nature, with properties left unattended during the day. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft have fallen by 17.5% and 11.1% YoY, respectively, suggesting improved retail security measures.

How To Keep Safe in Bradley Stoke

Avoid isolated areas at night, especially after 21:00 when 33% of burglaries occur. Use well-lit routes and avoid carrying valuables in public. For anti-social behaviour, report disturbances promptly, as this type has risen by 25% YoY. Secure vehicles by locking them and using immobilizers, though vehicle crime has fallen significantly. Homeowners should consider scOS’s boundary detection to prevent burglaries, which have increased by 82.5% YoY.

Crime in Bradley Stoke peaks during evening and night hours, with burglary concentrated between 21:00 and 05:00 (33% of night-time crimes). Vehicle crime spikes at night (24% of night-time crimes), likely due to unattended cars in residential areas. Theft and other crimes are more common in the afternoon (42% of afternoon crimes) and evening (17% of evening crimes), possibly reflecting retail activity and social gatherings. Morning hours see lower crime rates, with theft accounting for 43% of morning crimes, suggesting opportunistic theft during early shopping hours.

Compared to nearby areas, Bradley Stoke is significantly safer. Patchway has a 200% higher crime rate (161.6 vs 53.9), while Filton has a 100% higher rate (108.0 vs 53.9). Stoke Gifford, the safest neighbour, has a 14% higher rate (61.5 vs 53.9), likely due to its proximity to Bristol’s urban core.

For Bradley Stoke residents, scOS’s proactive boundary detection and behavioural pattern learning can help prevent burglaries, which have risen by 82.5% YoY. Its DVLA vehicle registration verification feature could also deter vehicle crime, though this category has fallen by 54.8% YoY. Real-time alerts and automated lighting from scOS can deter opportunistic crimes during the evening peak (21:00–05:00), when 33% of burglaries occur.