Thornbury Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thornbury’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a combination of local patterns and broader national trends. The area recorded 67 crimes, translating to a rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark discrepancy underscores Thornbury’s position as a relatively safe built-up area, though the month’s data highlights pockets of activity that warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40.3% of all crimes, a figure that is 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.9%, also significantly below the national rate. However, public order crimes—such as disorderly conduct and breaches of peace—stood out as an outlier, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, 15% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to the start of summer, when increased public activity in Thornbury’s historic town centre and surrounding areas could contribute to heightened tensions. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the beginning of the tourism season, may also explain the surge in public order incidents. While violent crime decreased slightly compared to May, the rise in property-related offences like criminal damage and arson suggests a need to monitor local hotspots, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community events. Thornbury’s overall low crime rate remains a testament to its community policing efforts and the area’s character as a relatively tranquil, low-density built-up area within South Gloucestershire. However, the month’s data illustrates the importance of adaptive strategies to address emerging challenges, such as the sharp increase in public disorder offences.

June 2024 saw a 150% increase in public order crimes, rising from 4 to 10 incidents—a category that is 15% above the UK average. This spike contrasts with a 10% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 30 to 27. The category of criminal damage and arson also surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 9, a figure that is 15% above the UK average. These shifts suggest a notable change in the crime mix, with property-related offences (burglary, criminal damage) and public disorder crimes outpacing violent crimes for the first time this year. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 50%, and other crime dropped by two-thirds, offering a mixed picture of local dynamics. For residents, the 4.8 per 1,000 crime rate remains a stark contrast to the UK’s 8.2 per 1,000, indicating Thornbury’s continued status as a low-crime area despite the month-on-month rise.

Thornbury’s crime rate in June 2024 rose by 15.3% compared to May, moving from 4.2 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 41.5% below the UK average, highlighting its continued position as a relatively safe built-up area. On a daily basis, approximately 2 crimes were reported each day in June—a figure that, while consistent with Thornbury’s historical patterns, reflects the area’s low overall crime density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of crime in this community. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 13,915, suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the 15.3% rise from May indicates a shift worth monitoring, particularly in categories like public order and criminal damage, which saw significant month-on-month increases. These changes may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and increased public activity, but further data will be needed to confirm long-term trends.