South Gloucestershire Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 306,332 residents, South Gloucestershire recorded 1,755 crimes in April 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people. This figure is 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking a significant divergence from national trends. The crime profile reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 38.5% of all reports. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 13.7%, while shoplifting accounted for 9.6% of the total. These patterns may be influenced by the district's character as a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where high streets and community hubs are likely to drive anti-social incidents, while retail spaces contribute to shoplifting. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the onset of spring—may have encouraged increased outdoor activity, affecting both violent and property crime rates. The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area was 16% below the UK average, a figure that could be linked to local policing strategies or demographic factors such as a relatively stable population. However, burglary in South Gloucestershire was 11% above the UK average, suggesting a need for focused prevention efforts in residential areas. The overall lower crime rate compared to the UK highlights the effectiveness of existing measures, though the variations in specific categories indicate opportunities for further analysis and targeted action.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across South Gloucestershire. Burglary rates rose by 15.3%, climbing from 72 to 83 incidents, a change that may reflect seasonal activity or targeted vulnerabilities in certain areas. Concurrently, vehicle crime increased by 12.1%, with 65 reports compared to 58 in March, potentially linked to changes in parking habits during the Easter period. Other theft also rose by 11.8%, though this was offset by declines in shoplifting (-12.4%) and bicycle theft (-10.0%). These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area. On a comparative scale, violence and sexual offences in South Gloucestershire were 16% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 40% below. However, burglary in the district was 11% above the UK average, a contrast that underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

South Gloucestershire's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a broader trend of stability in the area's crime profile. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 58 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 306,332, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 175 residents over the course of April. This statistic provides a tangible sense of how crime is distributed across the area, though this is an aggregate measure and does not capture fluctuations within specific neighbourhoods or crime types. The population size itself—over 300,000—means that even relatively small absolute numbers of crimes can have a discernible impact on the rate, highlighting the importance of considering both scale and context when interpreting crime statistics.