Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 156,958 residents, the 931 crimes recorded in May 2023 represent a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 people—26.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate, while modest, is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up urban district within South Gloucestershire, where crime patterns are influenced by a mix of residential, commercial, and transport hubs. The most significant category was Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all crimes, followed by Anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and Public order offences (10.4%). These figures align with the seasonal context of May, which saw longer evenings and bank holidays potentially increasing outdoor socialising and associated risks. The relatively low rate of property crimes (318, or 34% of total crimes) compared to violent crimes may reflect the area’s infrastructure, with fewer high-value retail spaces than major urban centres. However, the prominence of Anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing challenges in managing public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations. The lower-than-average rates for violent crimes, despite their share of total incidents, indicate that local policing or community initiatives may be contributing to a more stable environment. Seasonal factors, such as the increased visibility of social events during May, likely play a role in shaping these patterns.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other crime surging by 128.6% (7 to 16 cases) and Bicycle theft rising sharply by 120% (5 to 11 cases). This increase in Other crime, while statistically dramatic, remains a small absolute number and may reflect underreporting or changes in categorisation. Conversely, Theft from the person fell by 85.7% (7 to 1 case), a drop that aligns with the seasonal context of May—longer evenings and bank holidays potentially reducing opportunities for opportunistic theft. Violence and sexual offences, though the largest category (34.9% of total crimes), remained 24% below the UK average, a contrast to the national trend where such offences are typically higher in urban areas. The sharp rise in Bicycle theft may indicate increased cycling activity or vulnerabilities in local infrastructure, though further data would be needed to confirm this. Residents may find the 24% gap between local and UK rates for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as it suggests the area’s crime profile differs from national patterns.

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in May 2023, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8. While this slight rise is notable, the area remains 26.2% below the UK average, a consistent trend that reflects broader regional differences in policing and community dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 30 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within a built-up urban environment. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 931 total crimes recorded represent a manageable proportion of the area’s 156,958 residents, suggesting that local policing strategies may be effectively mitigating broader risks. The modest month-on-month increase contrasts with the area’s overall trend of being below the UK average, reinforcing the idea that Kingswood and Fishponds maintains a relatively stable crime profile despite seasonal fluctuations.