South Gloucestershire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Gloucestershire recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 23.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.6% of all incidents (665 cases), followed by shoplifting (9.8%) and anti-social behaviour (9.2%). These patterns are consistent with the area’s mix of urban and rural environments, where high-density residential zones and commercial centres may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely played a role in shaping these trends, though the dominance of violence and sexual offences suggests deeper demographic or socioeconomic drivers. Shoplifting rates were 19% below the UK average, which may be attributed to the area’s lower retail concentration compared to major urban centres. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents were 48% below the national average, reflecting effective community policing or lower population density in certain regions. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime data, as local characteristics often influence patterns that may not align with broader national trends.

February 2025 saw notable decreases in bicycle theft (-46.7%), possession of weapons (-46.2%), and theft from the person (-40.0%) compared to January. These reductions may reflect heightened awareness during winter months or targeted enforcement in high-risk areas. However, public order offences remained 14% above the UK average, with 138 incidents recorded. This category, often linked to nightlife areas and public transport hubs, highlights the need for continued focus on community engagement in such spaces. Robbery also rose 25% above the UK average, with 14 incidents reported—a figure that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given its deviation from national trends. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (665 incidents) underscores a shift in the crime mix toward more serious offences, which may be influenced by local demographics or seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity.

South Gloucestershire's February 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.0% decrease from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 56 crimes per day in February, reflecting the monthly total of 1,560 incidents. When scaled to the population of 306,332, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 196 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is lower than the UK average, the local context suggests that community-focused policing and seasonal factors may contribute to this trend. The monthly exposure rate, though seemingly low, underscores the importance of vigilance in public spaces, particularly during periods of increased foot traffic in retail and transport hubs.