Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in June 2024 was the 50% surge in robbery incidents, a sharp departure from the otherwise stable crime profile. With 18 reported cases, this marked a significant increase from 12 in May, despite remaining at 0.1 per 1,000 residents—well below the UK average. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 was 8.5% below the national average, a consistent trend for Kingswood and Fishponds, a built-up area within South Gloucestershire. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents (480 cases), though this rate (3.1 per 1,000) was 12% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 11.5% of total crimes (136 cases), also exceeded the UK rate by 48%, a figure that may reflect the area's mix of retail and residential zones, where summer tourism and extended daylight hours could contribute to increased public disorder. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, fell 21.2% to 123 cases, 43% below the UK average—a pattern seen in many medium-sized urban areas with lower population density. The seasonal context of June, with its long days and early tourism, likely influenced these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored.

June 2024 saw a 50% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 12 to 18, marking the most significant upward shift in any crime category. This spike, though still low in absolute terms (0.1 per 1,000), outpaced the UK average for robbery by 0%—a rare alignment with national trends. Meanwhile, theft from the person dropped by 40%, from 5 to 3, the largest single-category decline. Public order offences also rose sharply, increasing by 19.3% to 136 cases, a rate 48% above the UK average. This contrast highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent and public order crimes now accounting for 52.2% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 33%. The area's anti-social behaviour rate, however, fell 21.2% to 123 cases, 43% below the UK average—a trend consistent with the generally lower crime profile of built-up areas compared to more densely populated urban zones.

Kingswood and Fishponds' crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, a 1.4% decrease from the previous month's 7.6 rate. This consistency suggests no major short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though the area continues to perform below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal 39 incidents reported each day on average, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK benchmark. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 133 residents, placing the area among the safer urban centres in the UK. With a population of 156,958, this translates to a relatively low level of exposure compared to larger cities where crime density is often higher. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with shifts in specific crime types, such as the sharp rise in robbery, which may reflect seasonal patterns or localized factors yet to be fully understood.