Stoke Gifford Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25% of all crimes in Stoke Gifford during October 2024, making it the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. This category’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents was 51% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s relatively stable social environment and effective community engagement. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, occurred at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents—67% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This disparity likely stems from the built-up nature of Stoke Gifford, where retail hubs and high foot traffic create opportunities for theft. Other theft also exceeded the UK average by 25%, reinforcing the link between commercial activity and property crime. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which fell by 64% compared to the UK average. However, the area’s overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 remains 34.6% below the UK average, indicating a broader trend of safety and effective policing. This contrast with national figures suggests that Stoke Gifford’s built-up character, combined with local initiatives, plays a significant role in maintaining lower crime levels despite the seasonal pressures of the month.

October 2024 saw a 350% increase in bicycle theft, rising from two to nine incidents. This spike may partly explain the overall rise in crime rate, though the area still remains well below the UK average. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply by 150%, with incidents doubling from two to five. This increase contrasts with the 75% drop in ‘other crime’ reports, which fell from four to one, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000—67% above the UK average. This anomaly highlights the influence of local retail environments, where high foot traffic and seasonal shopping periods may contribute to sustained rates of theft. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 125%, reflecting potential vulnerabilities in parking areas or increased activity during darker evenings.

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in October 2024 rose by 26.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.2 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged four incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to South Gloucestershire’s broader demographic, Stoke Gifford’s crime profile suggests a community where property crimes and violent incidents are managed more effectively than in some surrounding regions. The population context also highlights that even with the monthly increase, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, a trend likely influenced by its urban character and local policing strategies.