Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds' crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, highlights a combination of local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.4% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 2.8 per 1,000—8% above the UK average—suggests a distinct challenge in this urban area, possibly linked to the built-up nature of the region and its population density. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 11.4% of total crimes, a rate 29% below the UK average. This divergence may reflect effective local initiatives or demographic characteristics that mitigate such incidents. Public order offences and criminal damage also featured prominently, with rates 25% and 5% above the UK average respectively. Seasonal context, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, may have influenced crime patterns, with fewer outdoor crimes typical of January. The area's built-up character, combined with its proximity to major transport links and commercial zones, likely shapes these trends, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored further.

January 2024 saw a 48.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 78 to 116 incidents. This surge may partly explain the overall rate's 11.5% monthly increase, reflecting heightened community tensions or seasonal factors such as post-holiday gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained high compared to the UK average, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—8% above the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence from the UK trend underscores local challenges, potentially linked to the area's dense population and social dynamics. Conversely, other theft decreased by 20.3%, and drugs offences fell by 16.7%, indicating possible enforcement efforts or reduced activity during the post-holiday period. Theft from the person increased by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, a small but significant shift that may reflect changing patterns of public safety concerns.

Kingswood and Fishponds' crime rate in January 2024 rose by 11.5% compared to December 2023, increasing from 5.8 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend suggests a shift in local patterns. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 33 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a monthly exposure that aligns with the area's built-up urban character. The population of 156,958 means that while the rate is lower than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes still reflects the density and activity typical of a major urban centre. This comparison highlights the interplay between local demographics and national trends, with the area's infrastructure and community dynamics likely shaping its unique crime profile.