Crime in Boyd Valley: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Boyd Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boyd Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Boyd Valley
- Types of crime in Boyd Valley
- Boyd Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boyd Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boyd Valley
- Demographics of Boyd Valley
- Questions about crime in Boyd Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (144), anti-social behaviour (38) and burglary (34) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,163rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Boyd Valley | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 329 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 7,050 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Boyd Valley of any year here (329 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 329 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 341 | 48.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 405 | 57.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 465 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 597 | 84.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 629 | 89.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 565 | 80.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 472 | 67.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 447 | 63.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boyd Valley recorded notably more burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and other theft (45% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 25 and burglary rose from 28 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 20.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Boyd Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boyd Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 527 | 50.2 | +8% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | +54% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +53% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | +37% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +56% |
| Dodington | 492 | 50.0 | +7% |
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | +38% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +113% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Boyd Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Dyrham View | 17 |
| On or near Hay Street | 15 |
| On or near Prison | 14 |
| On or near Shortwood Road | 14 |
| On or near Church Road | 13 |
| On or near Boyd Close | 12 |
| On or near Cable Close | 11 |
| On or near Abson Road | 10 |
| On or near Parkers Avenue | 10 |
Of the 291 crimes in Boyd Valley with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Boyd Valley has an estimated population of 7,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, 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 Boyd Valley average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Boyd Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boyd Valley a safe place to live?
Boyd Valley recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,163rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Boyd Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Boyd Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boyd Valley was down 4% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boyd Valley?
About 7,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boyd Valley?
Boyd Valley 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.