Crime is decreasing and LOW in Wickwar
Wickwar's crime rate is 41.5 per 1,000, significantly below the UK average. Get detailed stats, trends, and safety advice.
Wickwar's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 2,074 over 12 months
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Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 41.5 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 12.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 32.9 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 89 out of 100 |
| Population | 2,074 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 21.7 | 52% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.9 | 9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.9 | 9% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.9 | 7% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.9 | 7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.4 | 6% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.9 | 5% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1 | 2% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
Wickwar reports an overall crime rate of 41.5 incidents per 1,000 residents per year. This figure is significantly lower than the UK average crime rate of 93.1 per 1,000, resulting in an excellent Safety Score of 89 out of 100. Over the past year, the crime trend has remained stable, recording a slight decrease of -7.5% year-on-year. This combination of a very low rate and a stable trend confirms Wickwar as a secure, low-risk community.
Wickwar has a good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Setup my scOSViolence and sexual offences are the most dominant crime type in Wickwar, accounting for 52.3% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents. Burglary and Criminal damage and arson are tied for the second most common property offences (9.3% each, 3.9 per 1,000).
The overall property crime rate in Wickwar is exceptionally low at 12.1 per 1,000 people, significantly safer than the national average of 32.9 per 1,000. Property crime is primarily composed of Burglary (8 crimes) and Criminal damage and arson (8 crimes). The minimal rates for Vehicle crime (2 crimes) and Shoplifting (0 crimes) reflect the area’s small, rural nature. This data confirms that residents face a very low risk of theft, but should remain vigilant against burglary and criminal damage, which are the main property concerns, particularly during peak property crime hours.
Wickwar has a 55.4% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Wickwar has experienced a stable crime trend over the last year, recording a slight decrease of -7.5% year-on-year. Monthly data shows that crime rates remained low, fluctuating between 1.0 and 7.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The lowest rate occurred in January and May (1.0/1,000), while the highest spike was noted in October (7.7/1,000) and September (7.2/1,000). The significant spike towards the end of the period, despite the overall annual decrease, suggests that local authorities should monitor autumn activity closely.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Wickwar's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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The most prevalent crime in Wickwar is Violence and sexual offences, accounting for over half of all incidents. However, Burglary is the second-highest crime, making property security a local priority.
Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Theft is the primary morning crime, with burglary being a notable property risk.
12pm - 6pm
Burglary risk peaks significantly in the afternoon, often targeting properties when residents are out.
6pm - 12am
A high proportion of burglary occurs, alongside 'Other' offences (violence/public order) during early night hours.
12am - 6am
Burglary risk is highest late at night, posing the primary property risk when properties are dormant.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Wickwar's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Wickwar, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime activity in Wickwar is consistently low, but property crime is most likely to occur when the village is quietest. The afternoon period (12pm-6pm) is the busiest, with burglary peaking at 35% of incidents, suggesting properties are targeted during working hours. The morning (6am-12pm) sees a high proportion of theft (43%). In the evening (6pm-12am), burglary remains high (33%). The night period (12am-6am) presents the highest risk for property crime, with burglary accounting for 43% of incidents and vehicle crime 19%, indicating that residential property invasion is the primary nocturnal risk.
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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Wickwar, with a low crime rate of 41.5 per 1,000, maintains a strong safety profile compared to its neighbours. It reports a lower rate than the nearby community of Charfield (60.1 per 1,000) but is slightly higher than Kingswood (Stroud) (38.8 per 1,000). Wickwar’s rate is significantly higher than the rural areas of Heath End and Townwell (both 0.0 per 1,000), which is expected given its status as a village centre. Its low rate confirms Wickwar’s position as a low-risk, secure community within the wider South Gloucestershire area.
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Setup my scOSWith an overall crime rate decreasing by -7.5% and a property crime rate of just 12.1 per 1,000, Wickwar is a very low-risk area. However, Burglary is the second most common crime, suggesting that property invasion remains the primary security challenge. Traditional security systems are reactive, only providing documentation after a break-in has occurred.
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How we source and verify crime information for Wickwar
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Wickwar. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
scOS is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations.
Latest data: November 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately once a month
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