Kingswood and Fishponds Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kingswood and Fishponds recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 7.4% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure highlights a distinct outlier in the data: violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41% of all reported crimes and were 20% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's urban density and the presence of multiple community hubs that can sometimes foster higher levels of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 13.5% of total crimes and 8% above the UK average. The seasonal context of January, with its post-holiday lull and reduced retail activity, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. While shoplifting (7.9% of total crimes) and public order offences (6.7%) also showed rates above the UK average, the most striking disparity was in burglary, which was 43% above the UK rate but only accounted for 5% of total crimes. This suggests a concentration of property-related incidents in specific high-risk locations, possibly linked to the area's mixed-use residential and commercial zones. The overall crime rate, while elevated compared to the national average, shows a 5.1% decrease from December, indicating potential short-term stabilisation in criminal activity.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 41% of all reported incidents. This category was 20% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to burglary, which was 43% above the UK rate but only 5% of total crimes. Possession of weapons saw a 44.4% increase compared to December, rising from 9 to 13 incidents. This spike may reflect heightened tensions in certain areas or changes in law enforcement focus. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, dropping from 4 to 2 cases, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic in retail zones during January. Public order offences also decreased by 27.6%, from 105 to 76, which could be attributed to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and post-holiday lulls. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in the area, with some categories showing marked shifts while others remain stable.

Kingswood and Fishponds' crime rate in January 2026 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decrease from December's 7.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as January sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 37 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 138 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in a population of 156,958. While this rate is slightly above the UK average, the month-on-month reduction suggests potential effectiveness in local policing strategies or temporary shifts in criminal activity patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime is present, it remains proportionate to the area's size and characteristics compared to national benchmarks.