Thornbury Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Thornbury's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 45.3% below the UK average of 8.6. This marked improvement aligns with the seasonal context of the area, where summer festivals and the absence of school holidays may have contributed to a more cohesive community environment. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 21% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to address personal safety during peak tourism periods may be bearing fruit. Public order offences, while representing a smaller share of total crimes (16.7%), rose by 37.5% compared to June, reflecting the challenges of managing increased foot traffic in the town centre during the summer. Anti-social behaviour, which typically dominates in areas with high transient populations, fell by 60% from 20 to 8 incidents, indicating a possible correlation between community engagement during festivals and reduced disorder. The low rates of property crimes, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, which were 85% and 74% below the UK average respectively, may be influenced by Thornbury's compact built-up area, where informal surveillance is more prevalent. These trends highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics that shape the area's crime profile.

July 2025 saw a notable 88.9% drop in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 9 to 1. This decline may reflect heightened police visibility during summer events or increased retail security measures. Conversely, public order offences rose by 37.5% to 11 incidents, potentially linked to the influx of tourists and the increased number of outdoor festivals. Bicycle theft also saw a 100% increase, though the absolute number remains low at just one reported case. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all crimes, was 21% below the UK average. This suggests that Thornbury's approach to community policing during peak season may be yielding results, though the rise in public order offences indicates areas for further attention.

Thornbury's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 35.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal rhythm of the area, where summer festivals and community events may have bolstered informal social control. On average, 2 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 211 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Thornbury remains significantly lower than the UK average. The drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 60% from 20 to 8 incidents, may reflect the impact of local initiatives during the summer, though no specific programmes are cited in the data. The daily crime count, while modest, highlights the need for sustained vigilance during peak tourism periods.