Stoke Gifford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stoke Gifford's September 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 48.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a sustained pattern of low crime rates in the area, consistent with its character as a mixed-use built-up area within South Gloucestershire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.6% of total crimes (28 incidents), followed by shoplifting (22.2%, 18 incidents) and public order offences (19.8%, 16 incidents). These figures align with the area's seasonal context: September marks the transition to darker evenings and the start of the academic year, factors that may influence patterns of public disorder and interpersonal conflict. Violent crime rates in Stoke Gifford (1.3 per 1,000) were 50% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement in mitigating aggression. However, shoplifting rates (0.9 per 1,000) were 48% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may relate to the presence of retail hubs or unstaffed premises during the post-summer lull. The area's relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further highlight its distinct profile compared to larger urban centres. These patterns are likely shaped by Stoke Gifford's compact size, which may facilitate quicker response times and community cohesion, though the sharp rise in public order offences suggests potential challenges linked to seasonal transitions.

Public order offences saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising by 128.6% from 7 to 16 incidents. This surge may be linked to the start of the academic year, with increased foot traffic and social gatherings in the area's public spaces. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 63.6% (11 to 18 incidents), potentially driven by late-summer retail activity or unattended premises. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% (9 to 3 incidents), reflecting the return of residents to more structured routines after the summer holidays. The area's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) remained 50% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributable to community policing initiatives or the area's lower population density. Other theft (0.4 per 1,000) was 20% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting that local security measures or resident vigilance may be effective in preventing property crimes. These figures underscore the complex relationship between seasonal rhythms and crime patterns, with September's transition to darker evenings and academic schedules appearing to amplify certain types of offences while reducing others.

Stoke Gifford's September 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reinforces the area's position as one of the lowest-crime built-up areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that may feel significant to residents but is relatively low in the context of larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 261 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of criminal activity in relation to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be approximately 1 crime per 135 residents (based on the UK rate of 7.4 per 1,000). The population-scaled perspective reveals that Stoke Gifford's residents are less likely to experience crime than the national average, though the sharp rise in public order offences suggests targeted interventions may be needed. The area's relatively low levels of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further distinguish it from other parts of the country, where these categories often dominate crime statistics. These comparative figures highlight both the strengths of local crime prevention efforts and the specific challenges posed by seasonal transitions in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial land uses.