South Gloucestershire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated South Gloucestershire's crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 38.3% of all reported crimes and maintaining a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—18% below the UK average. This category's prominence reflects the area's mix of urban and suburban environments, where high-density housing and community spaces may contribute to interpersonal conflicts. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 28.4% below the UK average, underscores the district's relative safety, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12.9% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour incidents, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, were 38% below the UK average, linked to community engagement efforts or the area's demographic characteristics. The crime mix also revealed significant disparities: shoplifting and public order offences were 17% and 11% below the UK average, respectively, while bicycle theft—surprisingly—was 25% above the national rate. This anomaly may be attributed to the area's cycling infrastructure and seasonal activity patterns, with October's shorter days increasing theft opportunities. The data highlights a combination of local initiatives, environmental factors, and national trends, requiring ongoing analysis to maintain the current trajectory of reduced crime rates.

October 2024 saw a 50% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 8 to 12 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted enforcement. Bicycle theft also rose by 29.4%, from 17 to 22 cases, potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during darker evenings. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both declined, with burglary dropping 26% to 74 incidents and vehicle crime falling 14.8% to 104 cases. These reductions may indicate the effectiveness of local policing strategies or seasonal changes in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with rates 18% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour incidents were 38% below the national average, highlighting areas where South Gloucestershire's community-focused initiatives may be yielding results.

South Gloucestershire's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, decreasing by 0.7% from 5.9 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This minor fluctuation suggests consistency in overall crime trends, with no dramatic shifts in the types of offences reported. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 58 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 171 residents illustrates the relative safety of the district compared to the UK average. This figure, while informative, must be contextualised within the broader picture of South Gloucestershire's demographic and geographic diversity, which likely influences both crime patterns and reporting rates.