Bradley Stoke Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and non-violent offences, shaped by local dynamics. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 47.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 33.9% of all reported incidents—significantly lower than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (49% below). This category's prominence may reflect the area's social fabric, where public spaces and community interactions could influence such incidents. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 22.3%, aligning with patterns seen in other built-up areas where community cohesion and policing efforts often impact these figures. Criminal damage and arson account for 13.4% of crimes, a figure 6% below the UK average, linked to local property management practices or seasonal factors. June, as the start of summer, may have influenced these patterns: longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic could affect both anti-social behaviour and property crimes. However, the absence of major seasonal spikes in theft or burglary contrasts with typical summer trends in tourist-heavy areas, indicating a unique local context. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and shoplifting (81% below UK average) suggest effective local strategies in retail and transportation security, bolstered by community engagement or targeted policing. This crime mix illustrates a community where violent incidents and disorder remain the primary concerns, while property-related crimes are suppressed compared to national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases may be linked to summer activities, such as cycling events or increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), and other crime dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), suggesting potential improvements in retail security measures or a shift in criminal focus. The area's violent crime rate—1.5 per 1,000—remains 49% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent contrast with national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 32% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the effectiveness of local community initiatives in managing public order. However, the sharp rise in burglary raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities, such as vacant properties or increased home access during the summer months. Residents may find the 79% reduction in vehicle crime (from 0.5 to 0.1 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, indicating that local efforts in vehicle security—such as CCTV or community patrols—could be contributing to this decline. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Bradley Stoke, where specific categories fluctuate in response to seasonal and local factors, even as the overall profile remains distinct from national averages.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in June 2023 (4.5 per 1,000) marks a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing need for vigilance in community spaces. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. This statistic, when contextualised with the local population of 25,161, suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis, though the concentration of incidents in specific categories—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—may impact certain neighbourhoods. The 4.5 per 1,000 rate also highlights Bradley Stoke's position as a relatively low-crime area within South Gloucestershire, where the built-up nature of the district may contribute to more visible policing and community engagement. Comparing this to the UK average, the 47.1% deficit underscores the area's effectiveness in managing crime, through targeted interventions or demographic factors such as a stable population with fewer transient residents. While the overall rate remains low, the surge in burglary and bicycle theft serves as a reminder that even in areas with generally low crime levels, specific vulnerabilities can emerge, requiring ongoing attention from local authorities and residents alike.