Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 156,958 residents, Kingswood and Fishponds saw 1,166 crimes reported in May 2025, translating to 7.4 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average crime profile for this built-up area within South Gloucestershire. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (466 incidents, 40% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (185, 15.9%) and public order offences (107, 9.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mixed-use urban district with a significant retail and residential presence, which likely contributes to the prominence of violent and disorder-related incidents. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may explain the higher proportion of public order offences compared to other months. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) suggest that the area’s commercial zones are not heavily targeted for theft, possibly due to effective local policing or community engagement strategies. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft (7 incidents, 0.0 per 1,000) and the 6% above UK average rate for violence and sexual offences highlight areas requiring closer attention.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with bicycle theft surging by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents) and burglary increasing by 61.3% (from 31 to 50). These rises contrast with declines in shoplifting (-26.6%), robbery (-25.0%), and possession of weapons (-20.0%), which may reflect seasonal changes in activity patterns. The area’s violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) is 6% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 15% below the national rate (1.2 vs 1.4 per 1,000). The 25% below UK average rate for shoplifting (0.5 vs 0.7 per 1,000) suggests that retail areas are not experiencing the typical May spikes in theft, due to targeted interventions or reduced foot traffic. The 33% below UK average rate for criminal damage and arson (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000) could indicate a lower incidence of vandalism in residential zones, which may be linked to the area’s community-focused policing initiatives. These shifts in crime distribution underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for adaptive strategies to address emerging trends.

The crime rate in May 2025 (7.4 per 1,000) represents a 9.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 38 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while consistent with the area’s built-up character, remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for most built-up areas. For a resident, this means a 1-in-135 chance of being directly affected by a crime in any given month, which is a relatively low risk compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 9.7% monthly increase, the overall crime rate remains 8.6% below the UK average, indicating that local factors—such as effective policing, community engagement, or the area’s urban layout—are likely mitigating broader crime trends. These figures highlight the importance of maintaining current strategies while remaining vigilant to the specific challenges posed by rising incidents in certain categories, such as bicycle theft and burglary.