Stoke Gifford Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite a winter lull in outdoor activity, suggests a resilient community profile, though certain crime types demand closer scrutiny. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.4% of all crimes (31 cases), a figure that is 36% below the UK average. This could reflect the area’s character as a largely residential, built-up zone with fewer high-risk commercial hubs. Shoplifting, at 14 cases (13.7% of total crimes), exceeded the UK average by 13%, a discrepancy that may be attributed to Stoke Gifford’s proximity to retail centres or shopping districts within South Gloucestershire. Vehicle crime, with 13 cases (12.8% of total), was 62% above the UK average, linked to the area’s road networks or commuter traffic. The seasonal context of February—a month marked by colder weather and reduced daylight—may have contributed to a shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and other crime categories seeing sharp increases, while burglary and other theft decreased. These fluctuations highlight the complex relationship between environmental factors and local crime dynamics, requiring ongoing monitoring to address emerging trends.

February 2025 saw alarming surges in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 233.3% from 3 to 10 incidents—a jump that likely reflects seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity and colder weather driving more indoor gatherings. Other crime also spiked by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 cases, a trend that may be linked to underreported or evolving criminal tactics. Theft from the person, though low in absolute numbers, doubled from zero to one incident, a rise that could indicate targeted opportunistic behaviour in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, burglary dropped 66.7% to two incidents, and other theft fell by 50% to nine cases, due to increased police patrols or seasonal deterrents. Shoplifting, at 14 cases, exceeded the UK average by 13%, highlighting the area’s retail vulnerability. Vehicle crime, up 62% above the UK average, may be tied to Stoke Gifford’s proximity to major roads or transport hubs. Residents are advised to remain cautious in areas with higher shoplifting and vehicle crime rates.

Stoke Gifford’s crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% drop from the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, contrasts with the sharp spikes in anti-social behaviour and other crime categories seen in the same period. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly four reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the concentrated nature of some increases. Monthly exposure data shows that over the course of February, one crime was reported for every 208 residents, a rate that remains lower than the UK average. However, the population context reveals that with 21,181 residents, even small shifts in crime patterns can have localised impacts. The reduction in burglary and other theft—down 50% and 66.7% respectively—suggests potential success in targeted policing or community initiatives, though these outcomes may not be directly attributable to any single factor. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour has surged.