South Gloucestershire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Gloucestershire's November 2025 crime profile reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 40.9% of all reported incidents. This figure, though equal to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, highlights a divergence in crime types compared to national patterns. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, were 17% above the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the area's mix of urban and suburban environments, where higher population density and the presence of educational institutions could contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts. Property crimes, though lower in proportion, showed notable regional variations—shoplifting and burglary were both above UK averages, influenced by retail activity during Black Friday and the concentration of commercial hubs in areas like Yate and Thornbury. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the rise in theft from the person likely tied to the increased foot traffic associated with festive shopping. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson declined, due to the seasonal slowdown in large-scale events or improved community engagement efforts. The overall rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, while consistent with the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those with a strong retail presence or nightlife activity. The data also suggests that while the area maintains a crime profile comparable to the national average, the specific mix of violent crimes deserves closer attention, especially given the potential for seasonal fluctuations to amplify existing trends.

Violent crimes, which accounted for 40.9% of all reported incidents, were 17% above the UK average, a stark contrast to property crimes, which comprised only 32.7% of the total. This shift in crime mix may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social gatherings during Black Friday and the heightened tensions associated with Bonfire Night. Theft from the person saw a 500% increase, rising from one incident to six, a spike that could indicate heightened vulnerability in public spaces during this period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both decreased, with the latter dropping by 16.4%—a trend that may be linked to local initiatives or the natural ebb of seasonal activities. These fluctuations underscore the combination of environmental factors and crime dynamics in the area.

South Gloucestershire's crime rate in November 2025 rose 7.4% from the previous month, moving from 6.8 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as darker evenings and festive events like Bonfire Night may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes. On a daily basis, 74 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that, while consistent with the area's historical averages, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during this period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 306,332. This monthly exposure rate is comparable to other similar-sized local authority districts, though the distribution of crime types—particularly the dominance of violent crimes—distinguishes South Gloucestershire's profile from others.