Crime in Bradley Stoke North: statistics, rates and trends

482 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke North in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradley Stoke North has the 3,265th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke North was highest in the year to July 2026 (482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (320). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradley Stoke North 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 vehicle crime (+74%) and shoplifting (+55%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bradley Stoke North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradley Stoke North recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bradley Stoke North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradley Stoke North recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bradley Stoke North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradley Stoke North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bradley Stoke North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradley Stoke North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bradley Stoke North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradley Stoke North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bradley Stoke North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradley Stoke North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bradley Stoke North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradley Stoke North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bradley Stoke North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradley Stoke North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bradley Stoke North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradley Stoke North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bradley Stoke North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradley Stoke North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bradley Stoke North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradley Stoke North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bradley Stoke North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradley Stoke North recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bradley Stoke North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradley Stoke North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bradley Stoke North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradley Stoke North.

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 Bradley Stoke North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradley Stoke North 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.

Bradley Stoke North has an estimated population of 10,834. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradley Stoke North sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Bradley Stoke North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.