Stoke Gifford Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—36.6% below the UK average—positions the area as safer than the national benchmark. The crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 42.2% of all incidents, with violence and sexual offences (46 cases) far outpacing other categories. This may reflect the area's status as a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, where community interactions and local services could influence such rates. Property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers (40 cases), include shoplifting at 0.9 per 1,000—27% above the UK average—a figure consistent with the presence of retail hubs and summer foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour (12 cases) and public order offences (9 cases) further highlight the social dynamics at play, with both categories significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may contribute to increased burglary risks due to empty homes, though the area's overall low crime rate suggests effective community policing or environmental factors mitigating such risks. This balance of crime types, from high violent incidents to relatively low property crimes, illustrates an area where social interactions and local services play a critical role in shaping crime patterns.

August 2024 revealed stark shifts in Stoke Gifford's crime mix, with robbery incidents surging by 400% (from 1 to 5) and burglary rising by 150% (from 2 to 5). These increases contrast sharply with an 88.9% drop in vehicle crime (from 9 to 1), a change that may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced vehicle presence during holiday periods. The area's violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000—18% below the UK average—suggests a lower prevalence of violent incidents compared to national trends. share of violence and sexual offences among all crimes indicates a notable focus for local policing. Shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000, remains 27% above the UK average, a figure that may align with the area's retail density and summer foot traffic. These variations underscore the combination of local factors and broader national trends in shaping Stoke Gifford's crime profile.

Stoke Gifford's crime rate in August 2024 rose by 6.0% compared to July's 4.9 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. Locally, this translates to approximately 4 crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that provides a tangible sense of daily activity for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population of 21,181. This metric highlights that while crime remains relatively low compared to the UK average, the slight increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the national average, reinforcing Stoke Gifford's position as a safer area within South Gloucestershire. However, the upward shift from July indicates potential seasonal or local factors influencing recent patterns.