Bradley Stoke Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Bradley Stoke's crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents positioned it 42.3% below the UK average, underscoring a consistently lower risk profile compared to national benchmarks. The area's crime profile was dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 45.1% of all incidents—though this rate of 1.8 per 1,000 remains 28% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 49% below the UK figure, suggesting that community-focused interventions may be playing a role in curbing such incidents. Seasonal factors likely influenced the pattern, with January's post-holiday period and shorter days contributing to reduced outdoor crimes. However, the area's built-up nature—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones—may explain the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to property offences. While property crimes (31) made up 30.4% of all incidents, they were also 45% below the UK average for property crime categories. This balance between violent and property crime, coupled with the area's low overall rate, suggests that local conditions such as community cohesion and policing strategies may be contributing to the relative safety of Bradley Stoke.

January 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 160% to 13 incidents—a sharp increase from five in December. This rise may partly explain the broader shift in crime mix, as property crimes (31) edged closer to violent crimes (46), reversing a previous trend. Bicycle theft and theft from the person both doubled, though these remain rare, with only one incident each. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft fell by 50%, possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. Violent crimes, however, remained 28% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a consistent trend that highlights the area's lower-than-average exposure to violence. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the spike in anti-social behaviour, which could indicate increased social gatherings or events in the area during January.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area 42.3% below the national benchmark. For residents, this translates to a daily risk of roughly three crimes reported over 31 days, or one crime for every 247 residents across the month. While this monthly exposure is relatively low, individual risk varies by location and activity. For instance, violent crimes—accounting for nearly half of all incidents—remain significantly below UK averages, suggesting that targeted prevention efforts may be contributing to this trend. The area's built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely influences the distribution of crimes, but the stable rate indicates no major shifts in underlying patterns.