Thornbury Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Thornbury, the per-capita perspective reveals a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2023—a figure that is 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low risk environment, particularly for property-related offences, which account for only 10% of total crimes. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, making up 38% of reported incidents, though even these remain significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school routines and the start of university freshers’ week—likely influences patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which saw a sharp drop in September compared to earlier in the year. Thornbury’s built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to a higher proportion of violent crimes compared to more rural areas, yet the overall rate remains exceptionally low. The low incidence of burglary (2.0% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (4.0%) suggests effective local measures, possibly including well-lit streets and community policing. For residents, the daily risk of encountering crime remains minimal, with only 2 incidents recorded per day on average. This data, when viewed through the lens of Thornbury’s character as a small, densely populated area with strong community ties, illustrates an environment where crime is both rare and largely contained to specific categories.

September 2023 saw notable fluctuations in Thornbury’s crime mix. Public order offences dropped by 73.3% compared to August, from 15 to 4 incidents, potentially reflecting reduced social gatherings as evenings grew shorter. Conversely, other crime, robbery, and vehicle crime each doubled, with 2 incidents recorded in each category—suggesting either increased reporting or new risk factors. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (38% of total crimes), were 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, 25% below the UK average, indicating strong local community management. These shifts highlight Thornbury’s unique profile: a built-up area where property crime remains rare (only 10% of total crimes) but violent incidents persist as a local concern, possibly linked to seasonal transitions and university-related activity.

Thornbury’s September 2023 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 25.4% decrease from the previous month’s 4.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal shifts, as the area’s built-up character and proximity to educational institutions may see reduced public activity during early autumn. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in September—a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of Thornbury’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 278 residents, illustrating the relatively low probability of personal involvement in crime for any given individual. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against Thornbury’s population of 13,915, underscores the area’s generally safe environment. Comparisons to UK averages are less relevant here, as local dynamics—such as community engagement and local policing—likely play a more direct role in shaping crime patterns than national trends.