Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 in January 2026, placing it 10.6% above the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s position as a built-up urban centre within South Gloucestershire, where higher population density and mixed-use land planning may contribute to elevated crime rates. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41% of all incidents—3.0 per 1,000, 23% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may be influenced by the area’s proximity to transport hubs and social spaces that see significant foot traffic during evenings and weekends. Anti-social behaviour followed at 13.5%, with shoplifting (7.9%) and public order offences (6.7%) rounding out the top three categories. Seasonal context plays a role in these patterns, as January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull in retail activity likely reduce opportunities for shoplifting and other outdoor crimes. However, the persistence of violent crime suggests broader social or environmental factors at play, such as community tensions or limited access to support services. The breakdown also reveals a stark contrast in property crime rates: burglary was 43% above the UK average, while bicycle theft was 100% below, reflecting the area’s distinct characteristics. These trends highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both immediate hotspots and underlying systemic issues.

January 2026 witnessed notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons increased by 44.4%, rising from 9 to 13 incidents, a sharp contrast to the overall rate decline. Bicycle theft also surged by 40%, moving from 5 to 7 cases, potentially linked to seasonal changes in outdoor activity. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, a trend consistent with reduced foot traffic during the post-holiday period. Public order offences fell by 27.6%, from 105 to 76, suggesting a quieter month in areas typically prone to disorder. Burglary in the area was 43% above the UK average, with 57 incidents reported compared to the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect local factors such as the area’s built-up nature and proximity to high-traffic zones, which could contribute to targeted property crimes.

Kingswood and Fishponds saw a 5.1% decrease in its overall crime rate from 7.7 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 7.3 per 1,000 in January 2026. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity, which may temper outdoor and shoplifting-related crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 37 crimes per day in January, a figure that reflects local patterns without direct UK comparison. Over the course of the month, 1-in-138 residents were affected by a reported crime, illustrating the monthly exposure rate in a population of 156,958. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in individual circumstances or localised hotspots. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate is above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within the area’s demographic and geographic context.