Stoke Gifford Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Stoke Gifford’s crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 40.9% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, remained 22% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally lower levels of violent crime compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area 35% below the UK average, a stark contrast to many urban centres. Property crimes, including shoplifting (13.6% of total) and public order offences (8.2%), were also significant, though they too fell below national averages. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely influenced patterns of crime, particularly in public spaces. For example, the relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (77% below UK average) may be tied to the area’s community-oriented character and possibly lower levels of alcohol-fuelled incidents compared to more densely populated regions. Meanwhile, the dominance of violence and sexual offences could be linked to local factors such as the presence of schools, healthcare facilities, or other institutions that attract a mix of residents and visitors. These dynamics illustrate how Stoke Gifford’s built-up area status, combined with its proximity to larger urban centres like Bristol, shapes its unique crime profile. The relatively low burglary rate (71% below UK average) further suggests that residential areas here may be better secured or less targeted than in more deprived regions. As October drew to a close, the interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics continued to influence crime patterns, highlighting the need for ongoing analysis of both individual incidents and broader trends.

October 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with three types experiencing sharp increases. Other crime surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, while vehicle crime also doubled, growing from two to six. Bicycle theft rose by 100%, moving from one to two cases. These jumps may be partly explained by seasonal factors such as Halloween, which could have increased opportunities for opportunistic crimes, or by changes in community activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 28.6%, dropping from 21 to 15 incidents—a decline that may reflect heightened police presence or improved retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour also decreased sharply by 66.7%, falling from 18 to six incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s broader pattern of lower public order crime compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained 22% below the UK average at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, underscoring the area’s relatively safer profile in this category despite the overall rate increase. These shifts illustrate how specific incidents can influence local crime statistics, even as broader trends remain stable.

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in October 2023 rose by 18.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within a typical working week. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. While the overall rate remains 35% below the UK average, the rise from September suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends. The population context also provides clarity: with 21,181 residents, the absolute number of crimes (110) remains manageable, but the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in vehicle crime and other offences—deserves closer attention to local factors such as increased foot traffic during Halloween or changes in community activity. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, offers a tangible measure of how crime affects individual residents.