Bradley Stoke Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's crime profile in October 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—56.8% below the national figure of 8.1. The most significant outlier in this month's data is the rate of violence and sexual offences, which accounts for 40.5% of all crimes and sits at 1.4 per 1,000, 48% below the UK average. This category's relatively low incidence may reflect the area's built-up character, where community policing and local initiatives could contribute to a safer environment. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category, making up 20.2% of reported crimes, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—46% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced certain crime patterns, though the overall decline in violent crimes suggests a possible alignment with reduced public activity during this period. Other theft, at 0.3 per 1,000, also remains significantly below the UK average, reinforcing the area's comparative safety. These figures highlight a crime picture that, while not immune to fluctuations, consistently diverges from national trends, due to the area's specific demographic and geographic characteristics.

October 2024 saw a 41.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 62 to 36 cases—a shift that may reflect the impact of Halloween-related policing efforts or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose sharply by 150%, with incidents increasing from 2 to 5, a trend that could be linked to the darker evenings of late autumn. Bicycle theft also doubled from 0 to 1, and drug-related crimes rose by 100%, from 1 to 2 cases. These increases contrast sharply with the overall decline in crime, highlighting the complexity of local patterns. Violence and sexual offences in Bradley Stoke remain 48% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.7. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area's built-up nature, where community engagement and local policing initiatives could play a role in mitigating violent crime.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in October 2024 dropped by 15.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.2 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn, where reduced foot traffic and earlier curfews may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 283 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's comparative safety. This rate is particularly noteworthy when contrasted with the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher risk of encountering crime. The population context further highlights that Bradley Stoke's crime profile remains distinct, with its built-up character and proximity to South Gloucestershire's infrastructure likely influencing local crime patterns.