South Gloucestershire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Gloucestershire’s crime rate in June 2025 remained at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer regions in the country, with crime levels consistently lower than national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17%) and shoplifting (9.2%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mix of urban and rural environments, where high street retail activity may contribute to shoplifting, while densely populated areas could drive anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors in June, such as the start of summer and increased tourism in coastal and rural parts of the district, may influence crime dynamics, though the overall rate suggests that local initiatives or community engagement efforts are effective in mitigating risk. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest single category, are 16% below the UK average, indicating that South Gloucestershire’s approach to addressing violent crime may be more effective than the national average. This could be attributed to targeted policing, community programs, or the area’s demographic profile, which may include a higher proportion of households with stable employment or family structures. Anti-social behaviour, another key category, is 30% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect strong local governance or successful youth engagement strategies. However, the presence of shoplifting and public order offences suggests that certain high-traffic areas or retail zones may require continued attention. The lower-than-average rates for drug-related crimes (63% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (46% below) further reinforce the area’s relatively safe profile, though these figures should be interpreted in the context of regional differences in policing priorities and socioeconomic factors.

June 2025 saw a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a stark contrast to the overall stability in the crime rate. Bicycle theft also rose by 60%, from 5 to 8 cases, a shift that may reflect increased summer cycling activity or targeted opportunistic crime. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 22.4%, declining from 49 to 38 incidents, a decrease that could align with seasonal patterns or local enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 39.2% of all crimes, remain significantly below the UK average (16% below), suggesting that South Gloucestershire’s approach to tackling violent crime may be effective. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 17% of crimes, is also 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may relate to the area’s community-focused policing strategies. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in rising categories while maintaining the success of current measures in reducing drug-related and violent crime.

South Gloucestershire's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.3% increase from the previous month’s 6.0 per 1,000. This slight upward shift is unlikely to signal a significant trend, as the overall rate remains well below the UK average. Locally, 62 crimes were reported daily on average, translating to one crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month. This figure provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to national standards. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that South Gloucestershire’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour lower than expected. These figures suggest a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime rates, which may reflect the area’s mix of urban and rural environments, where community engagement and local policing efforts could contribute to maintaining lower rates. However, the small month-on-month increase in overall crime rate warrants attention to specific categories that saw changes, such as theft from the person and bicycle theft, which may require targeted local strategies.