Thornbury Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thornbury’s crime rate for July 2024 was 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national benchmarks reflects the area’s broader safety profile, which has been maintained despite the seasonal fluctuations typical of a built-up area within South Gloucestershire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.3% of all reported incidents (40 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.0%). These figures align with the characteristics of a small, densely populated town where community interactions and local events may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and a surge in tourism—likely influenced the crime mix, with outdoor festivals and extended evening activity potentially increasing opportunities for violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also reveals a marked contrast with the UK average in several categories, such as anti-social behaviour, which was 52% lower than the national rate. This divergence may be attributed to Thornbury’s relatively compact size, strong local policing presence, or the influence of its proximity to larger urban centres, which could deter certain types of criminal activity. The overall crime rate, while showing a slight increase from the previous month, remains firmly in the lower quartile compared to other UK areas, illustrating the area’s resilience to rising crime trends. The combination of low property crime rates and a focus on violent offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in community safety initiatives, particularly during the summer months when public spaces are more frequently utilised.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including other theft (up 150% to five incidents), robbery (from zero to one), and vehicle crime (from zero to one). These spikes, though isolated, suggest a potential shift in criminal activity during the summer months, possibly linked to increased foot traffic or seasonal events. Conversely, several categories experienced declines: public order offences fell by 50%, criminal damage and arson dropped by 33.3%, and burglary decreased by 25%. These reductions may reflect heightened community engagement or the effectiveness of local policing during peak tourist season. Violence and sexual offences remained 2% above the UK average, despite Thornbury’s overall lower crime rate. This contrast highlights the combination of local factors and national trends, with anti-social behaviour and other theft categories performing significantly below the UK average—anti-social behaviour was 52% lower, and other theft was 32% lower. Such disparities underscore Thornbury’s unique crime dynamics, where certain categories are consistently underrepresented compared to the national picture.

Thornbury’s crime rate in July 2024 rose 12.1% from the previous month’s 4.8 per 1,000 to 5.4 per 1,000, marking a modest upward trend. However, this remains well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, with Thornbury continuing to report 35.7% fewer crimes than the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 13,915, this translates to one reported crime for every 186 residents over the course of July—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. While the increase from June is notable, it pales in comparison to the broader UK context, where Thornbury’s crime profile remains distinctively lower. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that the majority of residents are unlikely to be directly affected by crime in any given month, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile despite the slight uptick.