Stoke Gifford Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford's July 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents is 41.7% below the UK average of 8.4, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.7%) and shoplifting (10.7%). This mix of violent and property-related crimes contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festivals—likely contributes to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, as outdoor events and increased foot traffic may amplify such incidents. Shoplifting rates in Stoke Gifford were 26% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's retail landscape or effective local policing. Meanwhile, vehicle crime, though lower than the UK average, showed a sharp 125% increase in July, linked to summer travel patterns or changes in vehicle parking habits. The area's overall crime rate remains significantly below the national benchmark, a trend consistent with its character as a built-up area within South Gloucestershire, where community initiatives and infrastructure may help mitigate crime. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime dynamics, even as broader national trends provide a comparative framework.

July 2024 saw a 125% increase in vehicle crime, rising from four to nine incidents, a jump that may reflect heightened outdoor activity during the summer months. Bicycle theft and robbery both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking an unusual but statistically significant shift. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to reduced vandalism during warmer weather or increased community engagement. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 21.4%, from 14 to 11 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 16% below the UK average, while shoplifting incidents were 26% below the national rate. These variations highlight the combination of local factors and broader trends, with no single explanation for the month's dynamics.

Stoke Gifford's crime rate in July 2024 rose 27.2% from the previous month, climbing to 4.9 per 1,000 residents from 3.8 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 206 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the national average. Given the area's population of 21,181, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to be directly affected by crime in any given month. The fluctuation from June to July may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased foot traffic during festivals or summer events, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. The comparison to the UK average underscores Stoke Gifford's consistent performance as a safer area, even amid month-on-month variations.