Bradley Stoke Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bradley Stoke's November 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 39.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a significant disparity that highlights the area's relatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and public order offences (11.8%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000—26% higher than Bradley Stoke's rate of 1.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November, marked by shorter evenings, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping, likely influenced the crime profile. Reduced foot traffic during darker hours may have contributed to lower shoplifting rates, while increased community gatherings could have exacerbated anti-social behaviour. The area's built-up nature within South Gloucestershire may also explain the prominence of public order offences, as such incidents are often concentrated in urban centres. Despite the rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, the overall trend of decreased crime compared to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining safety. This data illustrates a nuanced picture where specific crime types remain well below national benchmarks, even as others show temporary fluctuations.

November 2025 saw significant reductions in shoplifting, with a 46.2% decrease from 13 to 7 incidents, reflecting a marked drop in retail-related crime. This decline may be attributed to heightened police presence during Black Friday promotions or increased store security measures. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents doubled from 10 to 20, suggesting a potential uptick in community disturbances that warrants further attention. Violent crimes remained 26% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety despite the rise in anti-social behaviour. Vehicle crime also increased by 100%, from 2 to 4 incidents, a trend that could be linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle theft activity during colder months. The sharp 80% reduction in other theft cases—from 10 to 2—highlights an area of success in crime prevention, though the reasons behind this decline remain unclear without additional data. These shifts illustrate the combination of local factors and broader trends in crime reporting.

Bradley Stoke's November 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.8% decrease from the previous month's 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical November patterns, where seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 110 incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, a statistic that reflects the relatively low crime density compared to the UK average. When considering the population of 25,161, this monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime. The reduction in crime compared to October may also be influenced by targeted policing efforts during the Halloween and Bonfire Night periods, though such factors remain speculative without explicit data. The combination of seasonal trends and local policing strategies likely plays a role in the observed decline.