South Gloucestershire Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 306,332, South Gloucestershire recorded 1,804 crimes in April 2024, equating to 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, making up 43.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and shoplifting (9.3%). These figures align with the area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics, where higher population density in towns may contribute to elevated violent crime rates, while lower levels of anti-social behaviour could indicate effective community engagement or policing strategies. Seasonal factors in April—such as Easter holidays and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced patterns, with potential links to higher foot traffic in retail areas driving shoplifting incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) is 2% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or demographic factors may be mitigating risks in this category. However, the relatively low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) compared to national averages could reflect strong community cohesion or targeted prevention efforts in residential areas.

April 2024 saw a 150% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect heightened vigilance during Easter weekends or increased outdoor activity. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 23.7%, possibly due to reduced alcohol-related incidents during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 12.1% of all crimes, remains 43% below the UK average, indicating a successful reduction in nuisance-related incidents. Bicycle theft in South Gloucestershire (0.1 per 1,000) is 43% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), suggesting a potential need for increased cycle security measures in local parks or university campuses. The violent crime category, while remaining the largest single type (43.2% share), is 2% below the UK average, highlighting a nuanced balance between local challenges and broader national trends. These shifts underscore the importance of context-specific policing and community-focused strategies in addressing emerging crime patterns.

South Gloucestershire’s crime rate in April 2024 (5.9 per 1,000) marks a 4.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 60 crimes per day—a figure that, while lower than the previous month, remains a tangible reminder of the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average (which is not provided but would be higher given the local rate). With a population of 306,332, the 1,804 total crimes represent a proportionally smaller burden compared to larger urban areas, reinforcing South Gloucestershire’s position as a relatively safe region. This comparison highlights the value of localised data in understanding community-specific risks, as the area’s crime profile diverges from national averages in several key categories, such as anti-social behaviour and burglary. These figures suggest that targeted interventions, combined with the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics, may be playing a role in maintaining lower-than-average crime levels.