Crime in Bitton & Oldland Common: statistics, rates and trends
525 crimes were recorded in Bitton & Oldland Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bitton & Oldland Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Bitton & Oldland Common
- Types of crime in Bitton & Oldland Common
- Bitton & Oldland Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bitton & Oldland Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bitton & Oldland Common
- Population and deprivation in Bitton & Oldland Common
- Questions about crime in Bitton & Oldland Common
- About this data
525 crimes were recorded in Bitton & Oldland Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 249 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bitton & Oldland Common has the 3,022nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bitton & Oldland Common | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 525 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 10,491 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bitton & Oldland Common was highest in the year to July 2021 (618 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (434). Over the whole period it rose 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 525 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 458 | 43.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 504 | 48.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 495 | 47.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 550 | 52.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 618 | 58.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 502 | 47.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 434 | 41.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 438 | 41.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bitton & Oldland Common over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 23.7 | 0.69 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 6.7 | 0.43 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.6 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +22% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +23% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -3% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.50 | +83% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bitton & Oldland Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bitton & Oldland Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bitton & Oldland Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bitton & Oldland Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bitton & Oldland Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bitton & Oldland Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bitton & Oldland Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bitton & Oldland Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bitton & Oldland Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bitton & Oldland Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bitton & Oldland Common
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bitton & Oldland Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bitton & Oldland Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bitton & Oldland Common.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bitton & Oldland Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwell Green | 579 | 64.8 | +29% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 598 | 70.2 | +40% |
| Woodstock | 806 | 70.6 | +41% |
| Hanham | 726 | 58.0 | +16% |
| Kingswood | 1,310 | 131.7 | +163% |
| New Cheltenham | 632 | 63.5 | +27% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,348 | 100.9 | +102% |
| Boyd Valley | 335 | 47.5 | -5% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bitton & Oldland Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Neads Drive | 35 |
| On or near Keynsham Road | 24 |
| On or near Caldicot Close | 20 |
| On or near Bath Road | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Quantock Close | 16 |
| On or near Malvern Drive | 15 |
| On or near St Annes Drive | 15 |
| On or near Cook Close | 14 |
| On or near Cheriton Place | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bitton & Oldland Common over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 13.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Bitton & Oldland Common has an estimated population of 10,491. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bitton & Oldland Common sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bitton & Oldland Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Bitton & Oldland Common a safe place to live?
Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bitton & Oldland Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Bitton & Oldland Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bitton & Oldland Common was up 15% on the year before: 525 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bitton & Oldland Common?
Bitton & Oldland Common is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bitton & Oldland Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.