Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds, a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, recorded a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, with winter months typically associated with lower outdoor activity and reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and shoplifting (10.2%). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, such as the area’s proximity to transport hubs and retail centres, which may contribute to higher rates of property-related crimes. The seasonal context of February—marked by colder weather and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced the crime profile, with fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes and a potential shift in focus towards indoor or community-based activities. While the overall rate remains relatively low compared to other urban areas, the above-average incidence of violence and sexual offences highlights a specific challenge that may require targeted interventions. The data also indicates that anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates are significantly below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s characteristics as a commuter-focused built-up zone with a mix of residential and commercial land use. These findings underscore the importance of maintaining local policing efforts and community engagement to address persistent issues while capitalising on areas where the area outperforms national averages.

February 2025 saw a marked decrease in drug-related crimes, with a 30.8% reduction from January’s 26 incidents to 18. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced social gatherings during colder months, or increased local enforcement efforts. Possession of weapons also dropped sharply by 75%, from 12 to 3 incidents, suggesting potential improvements in community safety initiatives or targeted interventions. Bicycle theft fell by 62.5%, though this decrease contrasts with the rise in burglary, which increased by 6.3% to 34 incidents. This shift from property crime to violent crime—violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of all crimes—raises questions about changing dynamics in the area. Violence and sexual offences in Kingswood and Fishponds remain 15% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both remain below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour reporting a 38% deficit. These variations highlight the complexity of local crime patterns and the need for tailored strategies.

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking a 10.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal pattern of lower outdoor activity typical in winter months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 34 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite the overall decline. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 165 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure suggests a moderate level of risk, though the area remains 9% below the UK average. The population context—over 156,000 residents—means that while individual risk is low, the absolute number of crimes remains significant. Comparing this to other built-up areas in South Gloucestershire, the trend of reduced violent crime and property offences may indicate effective local policing or seasonal lulls in activity. The consistency of daily crime counts, however, highlights the need for sustained community engagement to address underlying issues.