Thornbury Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Thornbury recorded 90 crimes across its population of 13,915 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This figure is 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area firmly in the lower quartile of crime rates nationally. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (39 cases, 43.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 cases, 21.1%) and public order offences (8 cases, 8.9%). These patterns suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues, with the area's built-up character potentially contributing to higher concentrations of violent and disorderly incidents. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as the clocks going back in October extended evening darkness, which may have influenced both crime opportunities and policing visibility. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Thornbury's rate of 2.8 per 1,000 is just 5% above the national benchmark. This slight excess, combined with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both surpassing their UK averages, indicates areas for targeted intervention. Property crimes (18 total) were relatively low, with burglary (4 cases) and shoplifting (3 cases) both aligning with or below UK averages. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between community-focused challenges and strong performance in property-related categories, a dynamic that may reflect Thornbury's specific socio-economic and spatial characteristics.

October saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, while notable, remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Other theft also rose sharply by 150%, from 2 to 5 cases, a trend that may reflect heightened activity in local retail areas. Robbery cases doubled from 0 to 1, a small but significant shift. Conversely, vehicle crime and criminal damage both fell by 50% and 40% respectively, potentially linked to seasonal factors or increased community policing efforts. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences (43.3% of total) and anti-social behaviour (21.1%) as the dominant categories, both of which exceed their UK averages by 5% and 11% respectively. These figures highlight Thornbury's unique crime profile, where public order issues and violent crime remain areas of focus despite the area's overall lower-than-average crime rate.

Thornbury's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 9.8% compared to September's 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. This increase, while modest, aligns with seasonal patterns as darker evenings and Halloween events may heighten opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in October, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population context further illustrates Thornbury's relatively low crime profile: with 13,915 residents, the 90 total crimes recorded equate to a manageable burden compared to larger urban areas. The decrease in vehicle crime (-50%) and criminal damage (-40%) suggests targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have influenced these trends, though can be confirmed without further data.