Patchway Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Patchway's crime rate stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate translates to a daily risk of approximately six crimes for every 1,000 residents, a figure that may feel more immediate in a built-up area with high foot traffic and commercial activity. The most common crime type was shoplifting, accounting for 32.1% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—512% above the UK average. This stark deviation suggests a localised issue, likely driven by the area's retail density and the seasonal context of May, which includes longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 27.6% of all crimes, but with a rate 10% below the UK average. This contrast may reflect the area's demographics or the presence of community policing initiatives that have not been explicitly noted in the data. Public order offences also rose sharply, contributing 10.2% of total crimes, a trend consistent with the seasonal increase in public spaces being used for drinking and socialising. These patterns highlight how Patchway's built-up character, combined with seasonal rhythms, shapes the crime profile in ways that diverge from national averages.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in burglary (+200%), public order offences (+150%), and possession of weapons (+100%), reflecting potential shifts in criminal activity during the month. These rises may be linked to longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which can contribute to public disorder and property crime. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 57.1%, possibly due to reduced parking congestion or seasonal changes in vehicle usage. The shoplifting rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents was 512% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 10% below average rate for violence and sexual offences. This divergence underscores how specific local factors—such as retail presence in Patchway—can drive certain crime types to extreme levels compared to national trends. For residents, the 512% gap in shoplifting rates offers a concrete example of how localised patterns can differ dramatically from broader statistics.

Patchway's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 31.6% increase from April's 7.0 per 1,000. This means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the risk for individuals living or working in the area. On a daily basis, Patchway saw an average of six crimes reported each day in May, a rate that aligns with the area's built-up character and higher population density compared to rural regions. While the overall rate exceeds the UK average, the daily figure provides a tangible sense of how crime manifests in everyday life. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the 15% gap above the UK average, the localised impact of crime is distributed across a specific demographic, with shoplifting and public order offences affecting certain areas of the built-up zone. This contrast between aggregate and daily statistics highlights the need to consider both national trends and local conditions when assessing safety.