Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Kingswood and Fishponds during November 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes and significantly outpacing the UK average. This spike in violent crime, which reached 3.4 per 1,000 residents, may be influenced by the seasonal transition into winter, when darker evenings and colder weather can reduce visibility and increase opportunities for unauthorised activity. The area’s crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents places it 20.5% above the UK average of 7.3, a disparity that reflects underlying social and economic factors specific to the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting also featured prominently, with the latter being 59% above the UK average. These patterns align with the area’s character as a densely populated commuter hub with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where high foot traffic and late-night retail activity may contribute to persistent crime trends. While public order offences saw a 91% increase above the UK average, the overall balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with property crimes making up 43% of the total compared to 57% for violent crimes. This distribution suggests that while violent crime remains a pressing concern, property-related offences continue to pose a significant challenge, particularly in retail sectors. The seasonal context of November, with its associated events such as Black Friday and Bonfire Night, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as did the ongoing pressures of a high-density urban environment.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in November, contributing 38.4% of all reported crimes and sitting 32% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s sharp increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Theft from the person surged by 300%, rising from one incident to four, a stark shift that could reflect heightened opportunistic behaviour during the shopping season. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 34.2%, likely due to reduced car usage during colder weather or increased parking security measures. The area’s shoplifting rate was 59% above the UK average, pointing to challenges in retail crime prevention despite the overall decrease in property crimes compared to the previous month.

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking an 18.4% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This rise aligns with seasonal patterns typical of late autumn, when extended darkness and colder weather may influence criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 46 crimes per day, reflecting a persistent level of activity despite fluctuations in specific crime types. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate underscores the need for ongoing community vigilance, particularly in areas where crime rates remain above the UK average. The population of 156,958 residents means that even small percentage changes can translate into significant numbers, highlighting the importance of targeted policing and community engagement strategies.