Bradley Stoke Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's December 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 32.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting the area's generally lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.3% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (8.6%) and anti-social behaviour (6.8%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, where public order and violent crimes often dominate due to higher population density and social interaction. The seasonal context of December — with its Christmas shopping peak, party season, and extended periods of darkness — likely contributed to the persistent presence of violence and property-related offences. While the overall crime rate remained well below national levels, the month's data highlights the need for targeted awareness around specific spikes in certain categories. For instance, the combination of holiday-related activity and empty homes during the festive period may have created conditions conducive to burglary and other property crimes. The relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to the UK average suggest that local community engagement and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating these issues, though the recent increases in other theft and bicycle theft signal areas requiring closer attention.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 0 to 2). These spikes, while isolated, may partly explain the overall 6.4% monthly rise in crime. The category of violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. However, burglary in Bradley Stoke exceeded the UK average by 7%, reflecting a small but measurable divergence in property crime trends. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding bicycle theft, which rose to 0.2 per 1,000 — a level that, while still below the UK rate, warrants increased awareness during the festive season when outdoor activity peaks.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate rose by 6.4% in December 2025 compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day during December, a figure that highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity even in a relatively low-crime region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 215 residents, a metric that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-215. This figure, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of community vigilance. The population context further illustrates that even small absolute numbers can carry significant weight in a tightly knit built-up area like Bradley Stoke, where localised incidents can have a heightened impact on residents' perceptions of safety.