Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds maintained a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, significantly lower than the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This 28.9% deficit underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to the national context. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (338 incidents, 36.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (139, 14.9%) and public order offences (92, 9.9%). These figures align with the area’s urban character, where high foot traffic and public spaces contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. July, a peak summer month with schools closed and festivals in full swing, likely influenced these patterns. The high proportion of violent crimes may be linked to increased social interactions in public areas, though the rate remains lower than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for nearly 15% of all crimes, may be exacerbated by the transient nature of summer visitors and the area’s proximity to popular tourist attractions. Public order offences, while lower than the UK average, could reflect the challenges of managing crowds during events. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between local dynamics and broader national trends, with the area’s infrastructure and community engagement likely playing a role in mitigating risks. Seasonal factors, such as the absence of students and the influx of tourists, further shape the crime profile, requiring adaptive policing and community strategies to address emerging challenges.

July 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences increasing by 83.3% compared to the previous month, rising from 12 to 22 incidents. This sharp rise may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social activity during summer festivals or changes in local drug distribution networks. Similarly, possession of weapons rose by 66.7%, from 3 to 5 cases, a trend that could be linked to heightened tensions in public spaces during peak tourist season. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 31.6%, dropping from 76 to 52 incidents, due to improved community efforts or reduced outdoor events. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 14.2%, from 162 to 139, which may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives targeting nuisance crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained 21% below the UK average, with 2.2 per 1,000 residents, suggesting the area continues to perform better than the national benchmark in this category. These shifts underscore the combination of local dynamics and broader trends.

The crime rate in Kingswood and Fishponds for July 2023 remained stable at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 0.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 30 crimes per day, reflecting a steady rhythm of incidents across the month. When scaled to the population of 156,958, this translates to one reported crime for every 168 residents over the course of July. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, it highlights the importance of community vigilance in maintaining safety. The population context also means that individual risk remains relatively low, with no single category dominating the crime mix. However, the stability in overall rates contrasts with specific category trends, such as the sharp rise in drug-related offences, which may warrant closer attention from local authorities.