Stoke Gifford Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford’s September 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 45% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment than the national norm. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (26 cases, 28% of total), shoplifting (21 cases, 22.6%), and anti-social behaviour (18 cases, 19.4%). These figures suggest a mix of persistent challenges and localised trends, with retail-related offences standing out as a notable concern. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in areas with high student populations or active nightlife. For instance, the relatively low rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (56% below) could be linked to the area’s suburban character, where community cohesion and policing presence may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, the sharp rise in shoplifting rates, which were 79% above the UK average, may be tied to the area’s retail infrastructure, such as high streets or supermarkets, which could attract opportunistic theft during peak shopping hours. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a significant category, reflecting the social dynamics of a mixed-use area with both residential and commercial zones. The overall crime rate, though modest, underscores the need for targeted interventions in retail and public spaces, while the area’s performance in violent crime suggests that local strategies to deter such incidents may be working. As the academic year progresses, monitoring the impact of student populations on crime trends will be essential, particularly in relation to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in September 2023 was a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from one to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, could reflect heightened activity during the back-to-school period or shifts in local dynamics as students return to the area. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 80% compared to August, likely due to the start of the academic year, which may see fewer bikes left unattended on streets. Shoplifting, which accounted for 22.6% of all crimes, was 79% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences, at 28% of all crimes, were 56% below the UK average, suggesting that Stoke Gifford’s community may have lower rates of violent incidents compared to other parts of the country. This contrast with shoplifting figures indicates a combination of different crime types, with property-related offences outpacing violent crime in the area.

Stoke Gifford's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% decrease from the previous month’s 4.5 per 1,000. This small decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer late-night incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in September, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s safety compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 21,181, this means the community experienced 93 crimes in total—a manageable number that suggests effective policing or community engagement strategies may be in place. The slight drop from August could also be attributed to the start of the academic year, with schools and universities reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, such as anti-social behaviour or vehicle-related offences.