Bradley Stoke Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in November 2024 was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend of reduced crime, though the profile of incidents reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 39.5% of all crimes, yet they were 53% below the national average. Public order offences, however, saw a significant increase, rising from six to 16 incidents—a 166.7% month-on-month jump. This surge, coupled with the seasonal context of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may explain the rise in disruptions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community events. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50%, from 18 to nine incidents, suggesting local efforts or seasonal lulls in such activity. The overall crime mix shows a continued dominance of property-related offences (21 incidents) over violent crimes (30), though the latter's rate remains lower than UK levels. The low incidence of burglary (1 incident) and shoplifting (3 incidents) aligns with the area's generally secure environment, though the 18% increase in public order offences above the UK average indicates a specific challenge. These trends are consistent with Bradley Stoke's character as a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, where retail and community hubs likely drive some crime patterns, while the relative isolation of certain neighbourhoods may contribute to lower burglary rates. The data underscores a generally safer environment compared to national benchmarks, though targeted attention to public order issues may be warranted as the year progresses.

November 2024 marked a notable 66.7% decrease in burglary cases, falling from three to one incident—a stark contrast to the 166.7% surge in public order offences, which rose from six to 16. This shift suggests a combination of seasonal factors and community dynamics, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributing to heightened public order challenges. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.5% of all crimes, yet they were 53% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 50% reduction, from 18 to nine incidents, indicating potential success in local interventions or seasonal influences. The sharp decline in shoplifting (down 40%) and vehicle crime (down 77%) aligns with the area's generally low crime profile, though the 18% increase in public order offences above the UK average highlights a specific challenge. Residents may find the 1-in-331 monthly exposure rate a useful benchmark for understanding the scale of risk in their community.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% decrease from October's 3.5 per 1,000. This downward trend reflects a broader pattern of reduced crime in the area. On a daily basis, the 76 total crimes reported over the month equate to roughly three incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the built-up area. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 331 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure compared to national averages. With a population of 25,161, this monthly exposure rate suggests that the majority of residents experience no direct contact with crime, though the distribution of incidents across categories reveals pockets of concern. The population context further underscores that Bradley Stoke's crime profile, while modest in scale, remains subject to localised shifts in criminal activity, particularly in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour.