South Gloucestershire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Gloucestershire's crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 is 21.4% below the UK average of 8.4, marking it as one of the safer areas nationally. This performance is particularly notable given the summer season, which typically sees increased activity in public spaces and tourist areas. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (43.2% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.7%) and public order offences (9.8%). The dominance of violent crime aligns with the area's characteristics as a commuter belt and suburban region, where social interactions in public spaces are frequent. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes like burglary or vehicle crime suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such offences. Seasonal context plays a role in shaping these patterns, with July's peak tourism and school holidays likely contributing to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Despite this, the area's overall safety profile remains strong, with violent crime rates 2% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 45% lower than the national figure. The stability in crime rates over the past month, with no significant month-on-month changes, indicates that local efforts to maintain public safety have had a consistent impact. This data reflects the broader trend of South Gloucestershire maintaining a lower crime profile compared to the UK average, even during periods of increased public activity.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from four to eight incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 61.5% decrease in bicycle theft, which fell from 13 to five incidents, likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during the summer. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 8.3%, with incidents rising from 218 to 236, a trend that may be linked to higher population density in public spaces during the school holidays. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 25.2%, with numbers falling from 115 to 86, possibly due to reduced commuter traffic during the summer break. Violence and sexual offences remained 2% below the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, while public order offences edged 9% above the national rate at 0.7 per 1,000. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics in shaping crime patterns.

South Gloucestershire's crime rate remained stable at 6.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall crime trends during the summer period. Daily crime activity averaged 65 incidents per day, reflecting a pattern that aligns with typical seasonal rhythms in this area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure rate in relation to the local population. With a population of 306,332, this translates to a relatively low individual risk profile compared to the UK average, though the daily figure illustrates the ongoing presence of crime in community spaces. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with broader UK trends, where the national average stands at 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting South Gloucestershire's consistent performance as a safer-than-average area. This is particularly notable given the summer season, which typically sees increased foot traffic and activity in public areas.