Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds, a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s urban-suburban mix, retail density, and community dynamics. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.2% of total crimes), shoplifting (13.7%), and anti-social behaviour (12.5%), with the former aligning closely with the UK average but the latter two showing significant deviations. Violence and sexual offences, while slightly above the UK average in rate (2.7 per 1,000), may be influenced by the area’s higher population density and the presence of community spaces where such incidents are more likely to occur. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000, remains a persistent challenge, likely tied to the area’s retail centres and the seasonal impact of October’s darker evenings and Halloween events. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 30% below the UK average, potentially reflecting community-led initiatives or improved policing in high-traffic areas. These trends are consistent with the area’s character as a mix of residential and commercial zones, where crime patterns are shaped by both local demographics and seasonal rhythms. The month’s transition into darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have also contributed to the slight uptick in theft-related offences, though the overall rate remains lower than the national average. This data highlights the importance of continued monitoring and tailored strategies to address specific crime hotspots.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores the vulnerability of individuals in public spaces during October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities. Concurrently, drugs-related offences surged by 50%, from 10 to 15, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local enforcement priorities. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 15.7%, dropping from 51 to 43, a decrease that aligns with the area’s generally lower burglary rate compared to the UK average (9% below). Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with rates 39% above the UK average, likely driven by the retail presence in the area. Public order offences also declined by 8.8%, though they still exceeded the UK average by 25%, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing community spaces. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Kingswood and Fishponds, where seasonal and environmental factors play a significant role.

The crime rate for Kingswood and Fishponds in October 2024 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This small but notable drop suggests a possible stabilization in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors may still influence trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 37 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while consistent with the area’s built-up nature, remains below the UK average. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s population density and the distribution of crime across its urban and suburban zones. With 156,958 residents, the population context highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as retail hubs or community spaces where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are more prevalent. The decrease in burglary and public order offences may indicate the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis is required to confirm this.