Crime in Bradley Stoke South: statistics, rates and trends
752 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke South in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradley Stoke South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradley Stoke South
- Types of crime in Bradley Stoke South
- Bradley Stoke South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradley Stoke South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradley Stoke South
- Demographics of Bradley Stoke South
- Questions about crime in Bradley Stoke South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (347), anti-social behaviour (98) and shoplifting (86) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,727th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke South | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 752 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.4 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,015 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bradley Stoke South of any year here (752 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 752 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 652 | 72.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 66.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 602 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 443 | 49.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 453 | 50.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 459 | 50.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 526 | 58.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 543 | 60.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (29% below) and criminal damage and arson (21% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 276 to 347 and criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 38.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 9.5 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Public order | 54 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradley Stoke South; the highest is Charlton & Cribbs (246.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradley Stoke South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | -9% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 491 | 45.3 | -46% |
| Patchway Coniston | 573 | 115.5 | +39% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -46% |
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,354 | 246.5 | +195% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +29% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | -15% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Bradley Stoke South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Great Meadow Road” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Meadow Road | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Fiddlers Wood Lane | 33 |
| On or near Jordan Walk | 29 |
| On or near Baileys Court Road | 27 |
| On or near Mautravers Close | 27 |
| On or near Carter Walk | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
Of the 654 crimes in Bradley Stoke South with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bradley Stoke South has an estimated population of 9,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (8.7%, against 18.9%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and more private renting (31%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradley Stoke South average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradley Stoke South a safe place to live?
Bradley Stoke South recorded 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,727th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradley Stoke South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Bradley Stoke South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke South was up 15% on the year before: 752 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 652 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradley Stoke South?
About 9,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradley Stoke South?
Bradley Stoke South 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.