Patchway Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Patchway’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 17.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 134.2% above the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast highlights the area’s significantly higher risk of crime compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 6.1 per 1,000—137% above the UK average. Shoplifting followed closely, representing 25.6% of incidents and occurring at a rate of 4.4 per 1,000, a figure 598% higher than the UK norm. Anti-social behaviour made up 11.0% of reports, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000, 79% above the national average. These patterns align with the area’s built-up character, where high foot traffic in retail zones and public spaces may contribute to shoplifting and disorder. November’s seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced these trends. The combination of reduced visibility and increased consumer activity may have created conditions conducive to certain crimes, while the ongoing presence of retail hubs and community spaces could explain the prominence of property-related offences. However, direct causal links, and further analysis would be needed to explore the interplay of these factors.

The most striking change in November was a 200% surge in 'Other crime' reports, rising from 2 to 6 cases. This category, which includes offences not easily classified under standard categories, may reflect evolving criminal activity or reporting practices. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled, with incidents rising from 1 to 2—a sharp increase that could be linked to the dark evenings of November, which may deter victims from noticing or reporting such crimes. In contrast, drug-related offences fell by 75%, from 12 to 3, a drop that may be influenced by law enforcement efforts or seasonal shifts in drug trade activity. Shoplifting remained the second most common crime, with rates 598% above the UK average, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by retail areas in Patchway. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime and the need for tailored responses to emerging trends.

November 2025 saw a slight decline in Patchway’s crime rate, falling from 18.6 to 17.1 per 1,000 residents—an 8.1% reduction. This shift, though modest, may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 12 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 58 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. While this remains significantly higher than the UK average, the slight month-on-month drop suggests potential stabilisation in local crime patterns. The population context—21,282 residents—underscores the scale of the challenge, with even small changes in crime rate translating to meaningful differences in community safety. This data invites a closer look at whether targeted interventions or seasonal lulls have contributed to the trend.