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 38.4% of all reported crimes. This figure, at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, was 32% higher than the UK average, highlighting a significant localised challenge. The area’s crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents—20.5% above the UK average—reflects a combination of urban dynamics and seasonal pressures. With 1,377 crimes recorded across the built-up area, the data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address violent crime, which likely contributes to a sense of insecurity among residents. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed, each contributing 11% of the total crime burden. The latter’s 59% above-average rate may be linked to the area’s retail presence and the impact of Black Friday shopping, which coincided with the month. Public order offences also spiked, at 91% above the UK average, possibly due to the convergence of events like Bonfire Night and the extended darkness of November evenings. These factors may amplify tensions in public spaces, particularly in areas with high concentrations of nightlife or community gatherings. While property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage remained elevated, their rates were lower than the UK average for some categories. This mixed picture suggests that the area’s crime profile is shaped by both its urban characteristics and the seasonal rhythm of November, which includes darker evenings, holiday-related activity, and the end of the academic term. Addressing the root causes of violent crime, alongside maintaining efforts to reduce property-related offences, will be critical in the coming months.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.4% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (32% higher). This category’s dominance may be linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where late-night activity and transient populations could intersect. Shoplifting rose 59% above the UK average, tied to Black Friday promotions and the presence of high-footfall retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime fell 25% below the UK average, due to increased police patrols or improved security measures in car parks. A stark 300% increase in theft from the person—jumping from 1 to 4 cases—suggests heightened vulnerability during darker evenings, a pattern consistent with the seasonal context of November. Residents may want to remain vigilant in poorly lit public areas, where such crimes are most likely to occur.

The crime rate in Kingswood and Fishponds rose 18.4% from 7.4 per 1,000 in the previous month to 8.8 per 1,000 in November 2025, placing the area 20.5% above the UK average. This increase aligns with seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the peak of Black Friday shopping, which may contribute to heightened activity in retail zones. Daily crime figures show 46 crimes reported each day on average, a rate that reflects the area’s urban density and the concentration of public spaces. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 114 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure of local communities to criminal activity. While the population of 156,958 residents provides scale, the per-capita rate remains higher than national benchmarks, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. This monthly exposure rate, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the localised impact of crime on daily life.