Thornbury Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Thornbury, 5.9 crimes were reported in September 2025, a rate 20.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relatively low per-capita risk is shaped by the area's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half (46.3%) of all crimes, reflecting the impact of seasonal rhythms such as the return to school and university freshers' week, which may contribute to increased social interactions and associated incidents. Anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and public order offences (9.8%) followed, aligning with the town's compact built-up area where noise and disorder can more easily escalate. The UK average comparison highlights Thornbury's strength in property-related crimes, which are 51% below the national rate for shoplifting and 64% lower for burglary. This may be attributed to the town's smaller scale, limited retail density, and strong community engagement, though the seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and the start of term—likely influences the balance between violent and property crimes. The data also suggests a slight uptick in violent incidents compared to the UK average for this category, a trend that could be linked to the concentration of younger residents in the area.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in Thornbury's crime mix, with violent crimes dominating at 38 incidents (46.3% of total), compared to property crimes at 15. This violent crime share is slightly higher than the UK average for the category. Among month-on-month changes, drugs-related crimes surged by 100% (0 to 1), and possession of weapons also rose by 100% (0 to 1), suggesting potential new dynamics in local criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 20% (5 to 4), and other theft dropped 60% (5 to 2), possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the return to school and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The UK comparison for public order offences shows an 11% gap above the national average, a figure that may partly explain the 11.1% decrease in such incidents this month. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing vigilance in areas where public order and anti-social behaviour remain elevated.

Thornbury's crime rate in September 2025 rose 34.5% from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000 to 5.9 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, still places the area 20.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported across the 30-day period, a figure that may offer context for residents planning their routines. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents—a rate that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK average when considering the area's population of 13,915. This monthly exposure figure, though aggregate, reflects the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national trends, particularly in property-related crimes which remain well below UK levels. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Thornbury's residents face a lower baseline risk than the average UK citizen, even as local fluctuations occur.