Stoke Gifford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continuation of Stoke Gifford’s consistently low crime profile, with a recorded rate of 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents — 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects the area’s character as a built-up district within South Gloucestershire, where community-focused policing and urban planning likely contribute to crime prevention. The most frequently reported crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.3%) and shoplifting (12.4%). These patterns align with typical urban dynamics, where public spaces and retail areas drive specific crime types. Seasonal factors may also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, the longer daylight hours could deter crimes that rely on darkness, such as burglary or vehicle-related offences. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at a rate 49% below the UK average suggests that local interventions — such as targeted patrols or community engagement — may be effective in addressing these issues. The low overall rate also contrasts with higher-risk areas, where crime tends to cluster around nightlife hubs or transport nodes. Shoplifting remains a concern despite being 19% below the UK average, reflecting the presence of retail outlets in the built-up area. These data points collectively illustrate a crime picture shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, with Stoke Gifford maintaining a relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and vehicle crime doubling (from 2 to 4). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of summer holidays, which could lead to more unattended vehicles or vulnerable individuals in public spaces. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.9% (from 19 to 8), linked to fewer incidents of rowdy behaviour during the early summer months. Violent crimes, the most common category, remain 49% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area’s lower population density and strong local policing presence. The drop in other theft (from 8 to 3) is also significant, though the exact cause remains unclear without additional data.

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in June 2024 fell by 29.0% compared to May, dropping from 5.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as longer daylight hours and warmer weather may reduce opportunities for crimes like burglary or anti-social behaviour that tend to rise in darker, colder months. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-261 chance of being involved in a reported crime over the course of the month — a figure that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 21,181, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with historical trends, remains well below the UK average. This suggests that the built-up area’s infrastructure, including well-lit streets and community engagement efforts, may contribute to maintaining a stable crime environment, even during periods of transition like the start of summer.