Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, placing it 14.0% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a 5.1% increase from June 2025, indicating a short-term uptick in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and public order offences (10.0%). The seasonal context of July—characterised by peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor festivals—likely contributed to these patterns. Increased public gatherings and extended daylight hours may have amplified opportunities for anti-social and violent incidents, while the absence of students from local institutions during school holidays could have influenced the rise in drug-related crimes. The area's public order offences were 25% above the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to the concentration of retail and leisure spaces in the built-up area. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary saw significant declines, linked to heightened policing efforts or reduced foot traffic in certain areas during the summer months. These trends underscore the combination of local demographics, seasonal activity, and crime patterns, requiring a nuanced approach to community safety strategies.

July 2025 witnessed a notable surge in drug-related offences, rising by 50% from 30 to 45 incidents. This increase, while significant, contrasts with a 47.1% drop in shoplifting cases, which fell from 87 to 46. Other theft also rose sharply, increasing by 34.3% to 90 incidents, possibly linked to heightened retail activity during the summer months. Vehicle crime rose by 29.2% to 31 cases, which may be connected to increased road traffic and public events. Conversely, burglary and possession of weapons both declined, with burglary dropping by 33.3% and weapon-related offences falling by 25%. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category, were 5% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, were 25% above the national average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic or event spaces.

Kingswood and Fishponds' crime rate in July 2025 rose by 5.1% compared to June 2025, moving from 7.1 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 14.0% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged 38 incidents per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents and local authorities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a population of 156,958. This ratio, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, highlights the local impact of crime in a built-up area with a mix of urban and suburban characteristics. The increase in July may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as extended daylight hours and increased outdoor activity, which can influence crime patterns in public spaces and during events.