Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds, a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, recorded a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 10% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s position within the upper echelons of national crime statistics, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a distinct pattern. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 488 incidents (3.1 per 1,000 residents), accounting for 40.6% of all crimes reported. Anti-social behaviour (158 incidents) and shoplifting (113 incidents) followed closely, reflecting the impact of seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and the holiday party season. The prevalence of violent crime, which is 21% above the UK average for this category, may be linked to the area’s urban character and the increased foot traffic in commercial and residential zones during the festive period. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime showed marked fluctuations, with burglary declining by 36.1% from the previous month. This decrease, while potentially tied to the seasonal closure of properties, contrasts with a 12.5% rise in vehicle crime, suggesting a combination of local dynamics. The data also highlights that certain categories, like public order offences (59% above the UK average), may be influenced by the area’s demographic profile and the social activities that characterize the winter months. These findings illustrate the importance of contextualizing crime statistics within the specific rhythms of the built-up area, where seasonal transitions and local infrastructure shape the crime picture.

December 2025 saw a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with violent offences (488) outnumbering property crimes (387) by a margin of 101 incidents. This imbalance, particularly in the context of Christmas shopping and holiday-related activity, may reflect increased social interactions in public spaces or disruptions to usual routines. Among the most significant changes, burglary fell by 36.1% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to the seasonal closure of some properties during the holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime rose by 12.5%, a trend that could be attributed to increased car usage during festive travel or the presence of unattended vehicles in residential areas. The category of 'other crime' saw a 26.3% increase, a figure that warrants closer examination to identify emerging patterns or unaddressed issues.

Kingswood and Fishponds' crime rate in December 2025 (7.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.8 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential shift in local activity patterns or seasonal influences, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 39 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. When considering the population-scaled perspective, this rate places the area within the upper range of UK averages, with the 10% disparity highlighting a need for targeted interventions. The monthly exposure statistic, while illustrative of the frequency of incidents, does not account for variations in reporting behavior or local policing strategies that could influence the data. These figures, when contextualized against the area’s built-up nature and seasonal dynamics, offer a nuanced view of the crime profile.