Bradley Stoke Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's July 2023 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within South Gloucestershire. The most prevalent category of crime remains violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.7%) and public order offences (12.8%). These figures align with the area's character as a largely residential community with limited industrial or commercial density, where public order and interpersonal conflicts are more likely to drive crime statistics than retail or vehicle-related offences. Seasonal factors may also play a role: July, a peak summer month with schools closed and festivals in progress, often sees fluctuations in crime patterns. For instance, the drop in shoplifting (from 2 to 1 incident) could reflect reduced foot traffic during holiday periods, while the rise in 'Other crime' may be influenced by transient populations or unseasonal activity. The area's lower rates of violent crime compared to the UK average may be attributed to its smaller scale and community-oriented policing, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further analysis. Overall, the data underscores Bradley Stoke's position as a relatively safe area, with crime rates that remain well below national benchmarks despite the seasonal dynamics of summer.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 200% surge in 'Other crime' (from 1 to 3 incidents), the most pronounced month-on-month shift in Bradley Stoke's crime statistics. This spike, alongside a 100% increase in 'Other theft' (6 to 12 cases), contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in shoplifting (2 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or shifts in criminal focus. The category of 'Other crime'—which includes offences not easily classified—now accounts for 2.9% of total crimes, a significant rise from previous months. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 44% (25 to 14 incidents), suggesting a possible impact of local initiatives or summer-related changes in public behaviour. Violent crimes remain the most prevalent category, contributing 40.2% of all incidents, yet their rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average, indicating a broader trend of lower violent crime in this built-up area compared to national benchmarks.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in July 2023 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.0% decrease from June's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. Locally, this translates to roughly three reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 25,161. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 247 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bradley Stoke remains significantly safer than the national average, with its crime rate nearly half that of the UK. This contrast is particularly notable in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which occur at a rate 42% below the UK average. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic stability—may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime, though external influences like seasonal activity patterns cannot be ruled out.