Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 10% above the UK average of 7.0. This figure underscores a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, dominated the landscape, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents—over 120 more cases than property-related crimes. This imbalance may be partly explained by December’s unique seasonal context, with extended evenings, increased social gatherings, and the pressures of Christmas shopping creating conditions conducive to conflict. Anti-social behaviour (13.1% of total crimes) and shoplifting (9.4%) followed closely, reflecting the impact of crowded high streets and the potential for opportunistic theft. Public order offences—such as disorderly conduct and anti-social acts—were 59% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones, where tensions can escalate in densely populated areas. While property crime rates remained lower than violent crime, shoplifting and other thefts still accounted for a significant portion of incidents, likely driven by the season’s retail activity. The data also highlights a regional disparity: while burglary (0.3 per 1,000) was 7% above the UK average, vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) was 19% below, a contrast that may reflect the area’s infrastructure, with fewer vehicles parked in vulnerable locations compared to larger urban centres. These patterns suggest that local factors—such as the density of retail spaces, the layout of residential areas, and the timing of festive events—play a critical role in shaping crime trends. As the year draws to a close, the data provides a snapshot of how seasonal rhythms and community dynamics interact to influence crime rates, offering insights that could inform targeted interventions in the coming months.

December 2025 saw a notable shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents—surpassing property crimes, which made up 32.2% (387 out of 1,203). This imbalance suggests a possible seasonal influence, as December’s dark evenings and holiday gatherings may contribute to increased confrontations in public spaces. Among specific categories, violence and sexual offences (3.1 per 1,000) were 21% above the UK average, while public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) were 59% higher, a stark contrast to vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000), which was 19% below the national rate. Month-on-month, burglary fell by 36.1% (from 83 to 53), likely reflecting reduced opportunities during the festive season when homes are often unoccupied. However, vehicle crime rose by 12.5% (48 to 54), possibly due to increased car usage during holiday travel or targeted thefts in car parks. For residents, the 36% drop in burglary offers a tangible reassurance that holiday-related security measures may have had a measurable impact.

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, a 12.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.8 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when increased police presence and community initiatives may temporarily reduce incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 39 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the cumulative impact of both violent and property-related incidents. This rate is slightly higher than the UK average but shows a consistent decrease from November, suggesting that short-term interventions or seasonal factors may have played a role in reducing crime. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area remains above the national average, the decline from the prior month indicates some progress in addressing local challenges.