Bradley Stoke Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bradley Stoke’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 44.7% of all reported crimes. At 4.9 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk environment. This contrast with national trends is particularly pronounced in categories such as anti-social behaviour (14.6% of total crimes, 52% below UK average) and public order offences (9.8%, 14% below UK average). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, the 200% rise in burglary cases, which aligns with increased risks from empty homes. However, shoplifting remains significantly below UK levels (100% below), suggesting either effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas. The violence rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 23% below the UK average, possibly influenced by local initiatives or community structures that mitigate conflict. While property crimes (29 cases, 23.6% of total) are less frequent than violent crimes, the 48% above UK average burglary rate highlights a specific vulnerability. These findings illustrate a combination of local factors, from seasonal tourism to policing priorities, that shape Bradley Stoke’s distinct crime profile.

August saw a 300% surge in drug-related offences, rising from 1 to 4 cases, while burglary doubled from 3 to 9 incidents—a 200% increase. These spikes may reflect summer-specific dynamics, such as increased social activity or temporary population shifts. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 cases), and other thefts dropped by 50%, suggesting possible improvements in retail security or reduced opportunities. Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000—23% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour incidents (18) were 52% lower than the UK average, indicating effective community engagement or policing strategies. The rise in burglary, however, contrasts with the UK average, where the rate is 0.3 per 1,000, and may be linked to August’s peak holiday season, which increases the risk of unoccupied homes being targeted.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% decline from July’s 5.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, though August’s peak holiday season typically raises burglary risks due to empty homes. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-205 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, a figure that contextualises the rate in relation to daily life. With 4 crimes reported per day on average, the pace of incidents remains low enough to suggest manageable community policing efforts. The population of 25,161 further scales these numbers, highlighting that the majority of residents are unaffected by crime. While the drop in overall crime is notable, the increase in burglary and drug-related offences indicates shifting patterns that warrant closer attention to local factors such as seasonal tourism or unoccupied properties.