Crime in Boyd Valley: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Boyd Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Boyd Valley
- Questions about crime in Boyd Valley
- About this data
335 crimes were recorded in Boyd Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boyd Valley has the 3,125th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boyd Valley | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 335 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 7,050 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boyd Valley was highest in the year to July 2021 (628 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (334). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 335 | 47.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 334 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 402 | 57.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 507 | 71.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 570 | 80.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 628 | 89.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 580 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 462 | 65.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 453 | 64.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boyd Valley 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 other theft (+13%) and burglary (+11%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 22.1 | 0.65 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -12% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.4 | 1.24 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.7 | 0.54 | -28% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +13% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -35% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Boyd Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boyd Valley recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boyd Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boyd Valley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boyd Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boyd Valley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boyd Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boyd Valley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boyd Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boyd Valley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boyd Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boyd Valley recorded 21 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boyd Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boyd Valley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boyd Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boyd Valley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boyd Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boyd Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boyd Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boyd Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boyd Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boyd Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boyd Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boyd Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Boyd Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Boyd Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boyd Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boyd Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boyd Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 525 | 50.0 | +5% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 598 | 70.2 | +48% |
| Emersons Green | 1,400 | 71.9 | +51% |
| New Cheltenham | 632 | 63.5 | +34% |
| Woodstock | 806 | 70.6 | +49% |
| Dodington | 495 | 50.3 | +6% |
| Longwell Green | 579 | 64.8 | +36% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,348 | 100.9 | +112% |
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 Boyd Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Dyrham View | 17 |
| On or near Hay Street | 16 |
| On or near Shortwood Road | 15 |
| On or near Boyd Close | 12 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
| On or near Parkers Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Prison | 12 |
| On or near Naishcombe Hill | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boyd Valley 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 | 134 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 8.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Boyd Valley has an estimated population of 7,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boyd Valley sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boyd Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Boyd Valley a safe place to live?
Boyd Valley recorded 47.5 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 Boyd Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Boyd Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boyd Valley was almost unchanged on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boyd Valley?
Boyd Valley 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 Boyd Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.