Bradley Stoke Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, while reflecting a 40.2% increase from June, remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 50.4% of all reported incidents (72 cases), a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 that is 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 11.9% of cases (17 incidents), and public order offences rose sharply to 11.2% (16 cases), though this category remains 6% below the UK average. The area's seasonal context—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely contributed to the spike in public order incidents, as outdoor events and festivals brought increased foot traffic. Despite this, property crime remains subdued: burglary and vehicle crime were both below UK averages by 63% and 100% respectively. This pattern aligns with Bradley Stoke's built-up area characteristics, where community-focused policing and urban infrastructure may deter certain crime types. The dominance of violent crime, however, suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of reported incidents. Seasonal factors, such as increased alcohol consumption during festivals, may partly explain the rise in public order offences, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further data correlation.

Public order offences in July saw a staggering 433.3% increase, rising from 3 to 16 incidents. This dramatic shift, likely tied to the area's seasonal peak in tourism and festivals, contrasts sharply with the 50.4% share of violent crimes, which remained the most common category. Bicycle theft, though still low at 3 incidents, doubled from 1 to 3, a 200% increase that may reflect summer cycling activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, typically a high-profile issue, decreased by 26.1% to 17 incidents, a reduction that could indicate effective local policing or seasonal shifts in community activity. The crime mix shows a 63% deficit in burglary compared to the UK average, a pattern consistent with Bradley Stoke's built-up area profile, where property crime remains less prevalent than in more rural or isolated regions.

Bradley Stoke's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 40.2% compared to June, marking the highest monthly increase since data collection began. This shift elevates the local rate from 4.1 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a change that translates to roughly 5 reported crimes per day across the built-up area. While this increase is notable, it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 176 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that is distinct from daily fluctuations. This rate, though higher than the previous month, still places Bradley Stoke well within the lower end of the UK crime spectrum. The population context further underscores that the area's crime profile, despite the upward trend, remains characterised by low levels of property crime and violent incidents relative to national benchmarks.