Stoke Gifford Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This performance, while generally positive, reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all reported crimes, the largest single category, with 49 incidents recorded. This rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 11% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a relative success in addressing interpersonal crime. Other theft, however, presented a stark contrast, with 18 incidents reported at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 — 73% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the area's retail presence or transient populations during the holiday season. Anti-social behaviour followed with 16 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), 14% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or environmental management. The month's seasonal context — Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences — likely influenced patterns. For instance, the 66.7% drop in shoplifting from 27 to 9 incidents could correlate with reduced foot traffic or increased retail security measures during the festive period. Meanwhile, the 80% rise in public order offences from 5 to 9 incidents might reflect the pressures of alcohol consumption and social gatherings during the month. These trends highlight the need for targeted interventions that balance seasonal demands with long-term crime prevention strategies.

December 2025 saw significant shifts in Stoke Gifford's crime profile, with some categories rising sharply while others declined. Possession of weapons surged by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a figure that is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This increase, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the potential for escalation in related offences. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, with a 150% increase from 2 to 5 incidents — a rate of 0.2 per 1,000, 62% below the UK average. The sharp rise in public order offences (80% increase from 5 to 9 incidents) contrasts with the 66.7% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 27 to 9 incidents. This latter drop may reflect both seasonal factors (reduced retail activity during Christmas) and effective policing. Burglary fell by 63.6% from 11 to 4 incidents, a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 — 29% below the UK average. This decline aligns with the area's lower population density and possibly improved residential security measures. Meanwhile, the rate for other theft (0.9 per 1,000) remains 73% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area's proximity to transport hubs or commercial zones. These patterns underscore the importance of targeted interventions for specific crime types, even as overall rates remain below national benchmarks.

Stoke Gifford's crime rate in December 2025 (6.0 per 1,000) represented an 8.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, indicating a sustained trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's population of 21,181 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it should be contextualised within the area's unique characteristics. The 14.3% deficit compared to the UK average suggests effective policing or community initiatives, though this must be balanced against the local challenges in specific categories like other theft. The previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, now reduced to 6.0, indicates a consistent downward trajectory. This decline may be attributed to factors such as improved lighting in public spaces, increased police patrols, or community engagement programmes. However, the persistent anomaly in other theft rates (73% above UK average) highlights the need for targeted strategies in this category. These comparisons illustrate that while Stoke Gifford performs well overall, specific challenges remain that require focused attention.