Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds reported a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing the area 9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (43.8% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and shoplifting (10.2%). The dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by the area’s urban character, where higher population density and community dynamics can influence crime patterns. Seasonal context also plays a role: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, typically sees a pre-spring lull in certain types of crime. However, this does not fully account for the elevated rate of violent offences compared to the UK average, which suggests ongoing challenges in this category. Anti-social behaviour, conversely, was significantly below the UK average, potentially reflecting the impact of community-based interventions or local policing strategies. Shoplifting, though slightly below the UK average, remains a concern in retail areas, likely driven by the presence of high-traffic commercial zones. These figures illustrate a nuanced picture of crime in Kingswood and Fishponds, where some categories align with broader national trends while others highlight local distinctiveness.

February 2025 saw a marked reduction in possession of weapons, with a 75% decrease from 12 to 3 incidents. This drop may be linked to targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings during colder weather. Bicycle theft also fell sharply by 62.5%, from 8 to 3 incidents, potentially reflecting increased awareness or improved security measures. Conversely, burglary increased slightly by 6.3%, from 32 to 34 cases, a trend that may be influenced by changing patterns in residential activity during the winter months. Violent crimes, at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, remained 15% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a persistent challenge in this area. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 38% below the UK average, a figure that could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives aimed at reducing disruptive incidents.

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a 10.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This decline suggests a sustained trend of reduced criminal activity, though seasonal factors may play a role. On average, 34 crimes were reported each day in the area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the population-scaled impact of crime. While this rate is lower than the previous month, the population of 156,958 residents provides a broader context for interpreting these statistics. The localised nature of crime—such as anti-social behaviour concentrated in specific neighbourhoods—may explain why the overall rate remains below the UK average despite fluctuations in particular categories.