Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Kingswood and Fishponds, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes in November 2023. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, matches the UK average, suggesting that local factors rather than systemic underperformance drive this particular type of crime. The built-up area’s mix of residential zones, retail hubs, and transport links likely contributes to this pattern, with public spaces and late-night activity creating environments where such incidents are more likely. While the overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents is 16% below the UK average, the balance between violent and property crimes reveals a distinct local dynamic. Property crimes, though lower than violent offences, remain significant, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson comprising 11.1% and 9.8% of all incidents respectively. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—may have influenced these patterns. For example, the increased foot traffic during Black Friday could have heightened opportunities for theft, while the darker evenings may have contributed to a rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of a sharp spike in property crime during this period suggests that local policing or community initiatives may have mitigated some risks. The area’s character as a built-up district within South Gloucestershire, with its proximity to transport networks and commercial centres, appears to shape both the volume and type of crime, creating a profile that diverges from more rural or suburban counterparts.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with possession of weapons rising by 42.9% (7 to 10 incidents) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 20% (80 to 96). These spikes, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal pressures such as Bonfire Night celebrations, which can amplify fire-related incidents and the presence of prohibited items. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 40% (15 to 9), possibly due to increased security measures around retail areas during Black Friday, or a shift in offender focus. Theft from the person also fell by 33.3% (6 to 4), a decline that could be attributed to heightened awareness among shoppers or targeted police patrols in high-traffic zones. The balance between violent and property crimes remained relatively stable, with violent offences accounting for 40.7% of all incidents—consistent with the UK average for this category. However, anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 11.1% of all crimes, was 33% below the UK average, indicating a possible success in local initiatives to address low-level disorder. Residents might find the 33 crimes reported daily (based on November’s total of 985) a useful benchmark for understanding local crime frequency, though this figure remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size.

Kingswood and Fishponds’ crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 represents a 2.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.4, indicating a slight but sustained reduction in overall criminal activity. When viewed through the lens of daily crime, the area experienced an average of 33 reported incidents per day—a figure that, while specific to this built-up district, allows residents to contextualise local risks in real-time. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, suggests the area is safer than the national benchmark. This statistic, however, should not be conflated with daily crime counts, as the monthly aggregate reflects a broader picture of long-term trends rather than immediate fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Kingswood and Fishponds’ crime rate is 16% below the UK average, a difference that, when combined with the area’s built-up nature, suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. These factors may explain why categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime are significantly below UK averages, despite the area’s density and connectivity. The comparison underscores that while the area faces its own unique challenges—particularly in violent crime—it performs better than average in several key areas, offering a nuanced view of its crime profile.