Crime in Bitton & Oldland Common: statistics, rates and trends
527 crimes were recorded in Bitton & Oldland Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bitton & Oldland Common
- Questions about crime in Bitton & Oldland Common
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (70), burglary (39) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,017th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bitton & Oldland Common | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 527 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.2 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 10,491 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bitton & Oldland Common peaked in the year to August 2021 (600 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (426). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 527 | 50.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 453 | 43.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 508 | 48.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 496 | 47.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 548 | 52.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 600 | 57.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 508 | 48.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 462 | 44.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 426 | 40.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 33 and other theft rose from 26 to 35, while public order fell from 46 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 24.7 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bitton & Oldland Common; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Boyd Valley (46.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bitton & Oldland Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | +28% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | +43% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +45% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | +18% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +160% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | +27% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +98% |
| Boyd Valley | 329 | 46.7 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Bitton & Oldland Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Neads Drive” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Neads Drive | 31 |
| On or near Keynsham Road | 26 |
| On or near Caldicot Close | 18 |
| On or near Bath Road | 16 |
| On or near Cook Close | 16 |
| On or near Malvern Drive | 16 |
| On or near Quantock Close | 15 |
| On or near Chiltern Close | 14 |
| On or near Cheriton Place | 13 |
| On or near Ludlow Close | 13 |
Of the 457 crimes in Bitton & Oldland Common with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bitton & Oldland Common has an estimated population of 10,491 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bitton & Oldland Common average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bitton & Oldland Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bitton & Oldland Common a safe place to live?
Bitton & Oldland Common recorded 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,017th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bitton & Oldland Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 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 16% on the year before: 527 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bitton & Oldland Common?
About 10,491 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bitton & Oldland Common?
Bitton & Oldland Common is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.