Stoke Gifford Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 21,181 residents, Stoke Gifford recorded 27 crimes in April 2023, translating to a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 82.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (11.1%) and public order offences (7.4%). These patterns suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related incidents, which may be influenced by the area’s character as a low-density residential zone with limited commercial activity. The seasonal context of April—a time of spring weather and increased outdoor activity—likely contributed to the modest volume of crimes reported, though no direct correlation can be established. The relatively low rates of violent crime and property theft compared to the UK average may reflect the area’s social dynamics, with fewer high-traffic zones or nightlife areas that typically drive such incidents. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the presence of certain categories, such as bicycle theft, which is 43% above the UK average, indicates pockets of vulnerability that warrant further analysis. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation.

April 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 100% compared to March, rising from one to two incidents. This surge may reflect heightened social activity during the Easter period, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 75% from four to one incident, possibly linked to seasonal changes in outdoor activity or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, contributing 40.7% of all incidents, yet this category is still 81% below the UK average. The area’s performance in bicycle theft stands out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 43%, a figure that contrasts with its overall low crime profile. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime trends, shaped by both seasonal factors and community-specific conditions.

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in April 2023 (1.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 29.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though April’s figures remain significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population of 21,181 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 784 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within this built-up area. When compared to the UK’s average monthly exposure of approximately one crime for every 134 residents, Stoke Gifford’s numbers highlight a stark contrast. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s character as a relatively low-density, residential zone with limited commercial or nightlife activity, which typically correlates with lower crime rates. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate remains exceptionally low relative to the UK’s broader context.