Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, placing the area 20% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s built-up nature and its proximity to urban hubs, which may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.1%) and public order offences (12.1%). These figures align with the area’s characteristics as a commuter-oriented district, where public spaces and transport networks can contribute to both violent and disorderly incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role, as October’s shorter evenings and Halloween-related activities may have influenced patterns of criminal behaviour. The area’s public order offences were 36% above the UK average, a figure that may be partially explained by the presence of high-traffic zones and the need for increased policing in such areas. This context highlights the importance of understanding how local geography and seasonal rhythms intersect with crime trends, even as the area maintains a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.

The most dramatic shift in October 2023 was the 55.6% increase in robbery cases, rising from 9 to 14. This spike, though relatively small in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity, which can heighten opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 28.4%, falling from 102 to 73, a decline that could reflect tighter retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in key areas. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.1% of all crimes, remained 11% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, was 38% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives to manage public spaces may be yielding results. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal patterns and targeted interventions in shaping crime trends.

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, a slight decline of 1.8% from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This stability suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity despite seasonal changes. Locally, the area saw 33 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the district and its proximity to urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 156 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that accounts for the area’s population density. When compared to the UK average, the area’s crime rate remains 20% lower, a consistent trend that highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and community engagement. However, the daily crime count, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance in high-traffic areas such as retail zones and public transport hubs, where incidents often cluster.