Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it 28.9% below the UK average of 8.3. This performance underscores the area’s generally safer profile compared to national benchmarks, though local crime patterns reveal distinct characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 36.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.9%) and public order issues (9.9%). These figures align with the area’s built-up nature, where public spaces and commercial zones may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict and disorder. The summer season appears to have influenced crime trends, with July’s peak temperatures and extended daylight hours potentially increasing opportunities for both violent and property crimes. However, the area’s crime rate remains lower than the UK average across multiple categories, including shoplifting (17% below), vehicle crime (17% below), and burglary (9% below). This suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that mitigate criminal activity. The stability in the overall rate compared to June—despite fluctuations in specific crime types—indicates a resilient local crime profile that may be shaped by long-term socioeconomic factors rather than short-term seasonal shifts. As the summer continues, monitoring the rise in drug-related offences and the decline in anti-social behaviour will be critical for understanding evolving patterns.

July saw a notable 83.3% increase in drug-related offences, with reported cases rising from 12 to 22. This sharp rise may reflect the area’s summer festival season, which often brings transient populations and heightened alcohol consumption. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour fell by 14.2% (from 162 to 139), possibly linked to improved policing during peak tourist times or a reduction in late-night disturbances. The category of violence and sexual offences, though still the most common crime type (36.3% of total), remained 21% below the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area’s relative safety in violent crime despite its built-up nature. Residents may find the 17% UK-wide deficit in shoplifting rates (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000) noteworthy, suggesting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial zones during summer.

The crime rate in July 2023 remained stable compared to June, declining by 0.2% from 6.0 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a consistent level of criminal activity, though the slight dip may reflect seasonal patterns as summer progresses. Locally, 30 crimes were reported daily on average, translating to a 1-in-168 chance of a resident experiencing a crime over the course of the month. When viewed against the area’s population of 156,958, this figure illustrates a relatively low exposure compared to national averages. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with shifts in specific crime types, such as the sharp rise in drug-related offences and the decline in anti-social behaviour, which merit closer examination. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime distributes across daily life in Kingswood and Fishponds, offering residents a tangible sense of risk relative to their community size.