Thornbury Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 presented Thornbury with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.6. This figure places the area firmly within the safer end of the national spectrum, a position it has maintained for much of the year. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.6% of all incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour at 20.5%. These categories, while significant, were 7% and 8% below and above the UK average, respectively, illustrating the nuanced balance between local dynamics and broader trends. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the encroaching darkness of winter—may have influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to shoplifting decreases and other thefts rising. The area saw a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, a sudden and unexpected spike that may reflect unseasonal activity or shifts in local demographics. Such fluctuations, while statistically minor, warrant attention from local authorities and residents alike. Thornbury’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely plays a role in shaping these outcomes, as does its proximity to larger urban centres that may draw in transient populations. The overall crime rate, though stable, remains a subject of interest given the area’s consistent performance relative to national benchmarks.

November 2024 saw several notable shifts in Thornbury’s crime profile. The most striking development was the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, which rose from zero to one incident. This unexpected spike, while statistically minor, may reflect heightened local activity around Black Friday shopping or seasonal social gatherings. Concurrently, other theft increased by 100% as well, from three to six incidents, potentially linked to the holiday season’s increased foot traffic. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one case—a decline that may partly explain the overall rate’s proximity to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 43.6% of all crimes, yet they were 7% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 8% above the national benchmark, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community tensions. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal rhythms and local policing efforts, with Thornbury’s relatively low crime rate continuing to contrast with broader UK trends.

Thornbury’s crime rate in November 2024 rose 18.4% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.7 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects a localised fluctuation in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the presence of ongoing activity within a tightly knit community. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents over the course of November—a ratio that suggests a relatively stable environment despite the month-on-month increase. This context is important for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of risk that aligns with the area’s character as a built-up district within South Gloucestershire. The population of 13,915 further scales these numbers, ensuring that the rate remains a localised metric rather than a broad regional benchmark. While the rise in crime rate is notable, it does not yet signal a significant deviation from Thornbury’s historical trends, which have consistently positioned it below the UK average.