South Gloucestershire Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Gloucestershire's crime rate in May 2024 remained 25% below the UK average at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a consistent trend reflecting the area's generally safer profile. Violence and sexual offences (768 cases) dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.1% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (246 cases) and shoplifting (187 cases). The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the 31.8% month-on-month rise in public order offences, which climbed from 132 to 174 cases. This surge contrasts with declines in vehicle crime and robbery. The area's lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (-45%), criminal damage (-35%), and burglary (-35%) suggest effective community policing strategies or strong social cohesion. However, the 25% increase in drugs-related crimes compared to April raises questions about evolving challenges. Despite these fluctuations, South Gloucestershire's overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, highlighting its relative safety compared to national trends.

Public order offences saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising 31.8% from 132 to 174 cases. This surge, combined with a 25% rise in drugs-related crimes, contrasts sharply with declines in vehicle crime (-5.2%) and robbery (-7.1%). The area's violent crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 12% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 45% below the national figure. Bicycle theft in South Gloucestershire is 25% above the UK average, a rare outlier in an otherwise safer-than-average profile. Residents may find the 1-in-160 monthly exposure rate useful for contextualising local crime frequency, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks.

South Gloucestershire's crime rate in May 2024 rose 6.1% from 5.9 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend after a period of stability. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent performance below the UK average. Locally, 62 crimes were reported daily in May, translating to one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 306,332, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The rise in public order offences (+31.8%) and drugs-related crimes (+25%) suggests a shift in patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased social activity. However, the overall rate remains 25% below the UK average, reflecting the area's generally safer profile compared to national trends.