Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 156,958, the 1,166 crimes recorded in May 2025 equate to 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents — a rate 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This reflects a relatively safer environment compared to the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, far exceeding their share of total incidents, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely. These figures align with the area's character as a mixed urban and residential zone, where high foot traffic in public spaces and community hubs may contribute to the prevalence of such incidents. May, with its extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely amplified activity in public areas, influencing the higher proportion of violence and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime remained consistent with regional norms, though the latter showed no significant deviation from the UK average. The seasonal context of May — marked by bank holidays and warmer weather — may have encouraged more informal gatherings, indirectly affecting crime dynamics. This balance of higher violent crime and lower property crime contrasts with some urban centres where theft and burglary dominate, suggesting a unique interplay of local demographics and environmental factors.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft increasing by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents) — a stark contrast to the 100% reduction in possession of weapons, which fell from 1 to 0. This surge in bicycle theft may reflect increased cycling during warmer weather or gaps in local security measures for parked bikes. Burglary rose sharply by 61.3% (31 to 50), a trend that could be linked to targeted activity in residential areas during the extended evenings of spring. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 26.6% (109 to 80), due to heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, were 6% above the UK average, indicating a localised concentration of incidents that may be tied to the area's social hubs and public transport nodes. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 15% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing efforts in curbing disruptive activity. These variations highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where specific categories deviate from national trends while others align closely with them.

The crime rate in May 2025 (7.4 per 1,000) marked a 9.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8, indicating a notable uptick in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 38 crimes per day — a figure that, while consistent with prior months, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area within the mid-range of UK urban centres. When scaled to the population of 156,958, this translates to roughly 116 incidents per day, a number that may feel high to residents given the area's generally lower crime profile compared to national averages. The increase in violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences, contrasts with the UK-wide trend of declining assault rates in many regions, suggesting unique local pressures. Meanwhile, the drop in shoplifting and the absence of vehicle crime deviations from the UK average illustrate how specific categories can diverge from broader patterns. For residents, these figures offer a nuanced perspective: while the area remains safer than the UK average overall, targeted interventions may be warranted for categories showing upward trends.