Stoke Gifford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35.7% below the UK average of 8.4. This statistic reflects a mixed picture of local criminal activity, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes—making them the most prevalent category. Public order offences followed closely, contributing 16.7% of the total, though their sharp increase in May raises questions about local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common crime, also featured prominently at 13.2%, despite being 52% below the UK average. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the surge in public order incidents, which rose by 533.3% compared to April. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK levels, indicating a relatively stable environment for residents. This contrast between violent and property-related crime highlights the area’s unique profile, where community-focused issues appear to dominate over more traditional criminal activities. The overall rate, though higher than April’s 3.7 per 1,000, still positions Stoke Gifford as a safer area compared to the national average, with most crime types falling significantly below UK benchmarks. However, the dramatic rise in public order offences warrants attention, as it suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where social interactions intensify during the spring months.

Public order offences saw an unprecedented 533.3% increase in May, rising from three to 19 incidents. This surge, which is 43% above the UK average for the category, may partly explain the overall rise in crime rates. Meanwhile, bicycle theft dropped by 50%, aligning with the UK average for the first time this year. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining 37% below the UK average, accounted for 33.3% of total crimes, underscoring their dominance in the local crime mix. The sharp rise in public order incidents—likely linked to longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—contrasts with declines in property-related crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, both of which remained below UK levels. Residents might find the 50% reduction in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests potential improvements in local security measures or shifting criminal priorities.

Stoke Gifford's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 46.2% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.7 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend suggests a shift in local dynamics. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day in May, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 186 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 21,181. While the rate has increased from April, the area still maintains a significantly lower crime profile than the national average, with most categories—such as violence, anti-social behaviour, and vehicle crime—falling well below UK norms. This contrast highlights Stoke Gifford’s relative safety, even as local conditions evolve.