Patchway Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Patchway’s population—21,282 residents—286 crimes in June 2024 equate to 13.4 crimes per 1,000 people, a rate 63.4% higher than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure places Patchway among the areas with elevated crime rates, though its built-up character and proximity to urban centres may contribute to this trend. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.4% of total incidents), shoplifting (23.1%), and other theft (12.9%). Violence and sexual offences in Patchway were 45% above the UK average, while shoplifting was 400% above, highlighting stark local imbalances. These figures may be influenced by the area’s role as a commuter hub or its retail infrastructure, which could attract both legitimate and illicit activity. The start of summer in June, with longer days and increased tourism, may also play a role in crime patterns, particularly for offences linked to public spaces or nightlife. However, direct causal links, and further analysis would be needed to explore these connections. The seasonal context of June—marking the transition into summer—may have created conditions conducive to certain types of crime, such as shoplifting in retail areas or public order issues in more populated spaces. While the overall rate remains high, the breakdown of crime types suggests a need for targeted interventions in sectors like retail security and community policing.

June 2024 saw a sharp rise in drug-related crimes, surging by 233.3% compared to May, with incidents increasing from 3 to 10. This spike may reflect seasonal shifts in substance use or distribution patterns. Burglary also rose sharply, up 133.3% (6 to 14), suggesting vulnerabilities in property security during the summer months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 61.1% (18 to 7), due to increased community vigilance or reduced opportunities for such offences during daylight hours. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 29.4% of all crimes, and were 45% above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 23.1% of total crimes, was 400% above the national rate, likely driven by the area’s retail presence and increased foot traffic during the summer season.

Patchway's crime rate in June 2024 rose to 13.4 per 1,000 residents, a 21.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.0. This translates to roughly 10 reported crimes per day in the built-up area, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 74 residents, underscoring the monthly exposure to crime for the local population. This figure, while specific to Patchway, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents within the area. The increase from May highlights a shift in crime patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of summer and extended daylight hours, which may alter community behaviour and criminal opportunities. The population context also reveals that, despite the elevated rate, the absolute number of crimes—286—corresponds to a manageable scale relative to the area’s size, though it remains significantly higher than the UK average.