South Gloucestershire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Gloucestershire's overall crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 24.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently lower-than-average crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.2% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and shoplifting (9.2%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with national trends, where property crimes often lead. June, as the start of summer, typically sees increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas, which may correlate with the prominence of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. However, the area's lower-than-average rates for public order offences (15% below UK) and vehicle crime (46% below UK) suggest effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Violent crime remains significantly below the UK average (16% lower), potentially reflecting strong community cohesion or targeted interventions. The seasonal context of longer days and early tourism may have contributed to a temporary spike in certain offences, though overall stability in the crime rate indicates no major upward trend. This data underscores the need to balance vigilance with recognition of South Gloucestershire's generally safer profile relative to the UK.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and bicycle theft rising by 60% (from 5 to 8). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in personal security during summer months when outdoor activities increase. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 22.4% (from 49 to 38), aligning with historical trends of reduced illicit activity during warmer weather. The balance between violent and property crime also shifted slightly, with violent offences (2.4 per 1,000) remaining 16% below the UK average, while property crimes (1.0 per 1,000 for anti-social behaviour) showed similarly strong performance. This stability is reinforced by the area's continued underperformance relative to the UK in categories like vehicle crime (46% below) and drugs (63% below), suggesting long-term success in addressing these issues. A resident might find the 60% increase in bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it could indicate a need for enhanced bike security measures in local parks and cycle paths. Meanwhile, the 30% UK shortfall in anti-social behaviour may reflect effective community policing or the area's relatively low population density, which can reduce opportunities for such offences.

The crime rate in June 2025 (6.1 per 1,000) was 1.3% higher than the previous month's rate of 6.0, indicating a stable trend with no significant upward or downward movement. Over 30 days, this translated to an average of 62 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a UK-wide counterpart for direct comparison. On a monthly basis, the rate equates to one reported crime for every 165 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that is meaningful to everyday residents. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be approximately 1-in-123 residents for the same period. South Gloucestershire's population of 306,332 further contextualises the scale: 1862 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of the population, particularly when compared to larger urban areas with higher crime concentrations. The stability between June and May, combined with the area's consistent underperformance relative to the UK in categories like vehicle crime and drugs, reinforces the perception of South Gloucestershire as a relatively safe region. This is further supported by the daily crime count, which, while not alarmingly high, remains a reminder of the need for continued community vigilance and targeted policing efforts.