Crime in Bradley Stoke North: statistics, rates and trends
491 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke North in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradley Stoke North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradley Stoke North
- Types of crime in Bradley Stoke North
- Bradley Stoke North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradley Stoke North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradley Stoke North
- Demographics of Bradley Stoke North
- Questions about crime in Bradley Stoke North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (184), shoplifting (56) and anti-social behaviour (54) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,227th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke North | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 491 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 10,834 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bradley Stoke North of any year here (491 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 491 | 45.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 416 | 38.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 433 | 40.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 361 | 33.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 363 | 33.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 407 | 37.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 31.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 325 | 30.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 56 and criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 17.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 5.0 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradley Stoke North; the highest is Charlton & Cribbs (246.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Severn Vale (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradley Stoke North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | +84% |
| Patchway Coniston | 573 | 115.5 | +155% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | +68% |
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,354 | 246.5 | +444% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +137% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -1% |
| Severn Vale | 405 | 40.7 | -10% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Bradley Stoke North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Orchard Gate | 34 |
| On or near Manor Grove | 23 |
| On or near Broad Croft | 20 |
| On or near Ferndene | 19 |
| On or near Ormonds Close | 14 |
| On or near The Close | 14 |
| On or near Ash Ridge Road | 13 |
| On or near Hospital | 12 |
| On or near Wheatfield Drive | 12 |
Of the 437 crimes in Bradley Stoke North with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Bradley Stoke North has an estimated population of 10,834 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.4%, against 17.1%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradley Stoke North average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradley Stoke North a safe place to live?
Bradley Stoke North recorded 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,227th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradley Stoke North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (56).
Is crime in Bradley Stoke North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke North was up 18% on the year before: 491 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 416 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradley Stoke North?
About 10,834 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradley Stoke North?
Bradley Stoke North 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.