Pilning Crime Rate

Introduction to Pilning Crime Statistics

Pilning reports an overall crime rate of 86.4 incidents per 1,000 residents per year. This figure is lower than the UK average crime rate of 93.1 per 1,000, resulting in a Safety Score of 79 out of 100. However, the recent trend indicates that the crime rate is increasing, having risen by 13.3% year-on-year. While Pilning remains statistically below the national average, the significant upward trend suggests that local vigilance and proactive measures are necessary to address the rising volume of crime.

Pilning Crime Type Analysis

Violence and sexual offences are the most dominant crime type in Pilning, accounting for 40.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 35.2 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour and Public order offences are tied for the second and third most common offences (11.7% and 11.2% respectively, 10.1 and 9.7 per 1,000). Criminal damage and arson also accounts for a high proportion (11.2%).

The overall property crime rate in Pilning is 27.0 per 1,000 people, which is below the national average of 32.9 per 1,000. Property crime is largely composed of Criminal damage and arson (20 crimes) and Vehicle crime (17 crimes). The high proportion of vehicle crime (9.5% of total crime) suggests that securing vehicles is a major local priority. Burglary (7 crimes) and Other theft (12 crimes) are minimal contributors to the overall volume.

Pilning Crime Trends

Pilning has experienced an increasing crime trend over the last year, with an overall rise of 13.3% year-on-year. Monthly data shows a significant surge in the latter half of the measured period. Rates were consistently low at the start, fluctuating between 3.4 and 7.2 incidents per 1,000 residents (November to June). However, activity spiked sharply in July (12.1/1,000), August (11.1/1,000), September (12.1/1,000), and peaked in October (11.6/1,000). This concentration of high crime rates in the summer and autumn suggests a recent and sustained deterioration in the local safety environment.

How To Keep Safe in Pilning

The most prevalent crime in Pilning is Violence and sexual offences. However, Vehicle crime and Criminal damage are the most prominent property issues in the area.

1. Vehicle Security is Crucial: Given the high rate of vehicle crime, always remove all valuables, use visible deterrents (like steering locks), and ensure vehicles are parked in well-lit, secure areas, particularly overnight.
2. Property Lighting and CCTV: Criminal damage is high. Ensure homes and outbuildings are well-lit with motion sensors and consider visible surveillance to deter vandalism.
3. Night-time Awareness: Be vigilant when walking at night, especially near public gathering spots, given the high proportion of violence and public order offences.
4. Report Anti-social behaviour: Anti-social behaviour is the second-highest crime. Report persistent issues to local police to ensure the area maintains its safety profile.

Crime Time Patterns

Crime activity in Pilning is heavily concentrated in the afternoon and late night. The afternoon period (12pm-6pm) is the busiest, with theft (43%) being the primary offence. The morning (6am-12pm) sees vehicle crime (25%) and theft (35%) as major issues. In the evening (6pm-12am), 'Other' crimes (violence, public order) account for 46% of incidents, but vehicle crime remains high at 25%. The night period (12am-6am) presents the highest risk for vehicle crime (52%), suggesting that vehicles are highly vulnerable when parked overnight.

Crime Rate Comparison with Nearby Areas

Pilning, with a crime rate of 86.4 per 1,000, reports a high level of activity compared to its immediate neighbours. It is significantly higher than the nearby communities of Severn Beach (48.1 per 1,000) and Olveston (39.4 per 1,000). Pilning’s rate is also substantially higher than the rural areas of Marsh Common and Easter Compton (both 0.0 per 1,000). The elevated rate and significant annual increase suggest that Pilning is experiencing localised issues that distinguish it from its quieter neighbours, positioning it as a moderate-to-high risk area in the regional context.

Proactive Protection for Pilning Homes

With a property crime rate of 27.0 per 1,000 and an overall crime rate increasing by 13.3%, Pilning residents need to move beyond reactive security solutions. Traditional systems, such as basic cameras, only record a crime after entry has been attempted or achieved, offering documentation rather than deterrence.

scOS, an AI-powered security operating system, offers definitive proactive protection. It is engineered to detect threats at the property boundary, using multi-camera intelligence to monitor the entire perimeter simultaneously. scOS learns typical routines and only alerts on genuine threats. When an intruder is identified, it triggers an autonomous response, such as activating lights and engaging speakers, destroying the element of surprise. This professional-grade deterrence signals to potential intruders, who often decide within 60 seconds, that the property is too high-risk, ensuring they move on.