Crime in Bradley Stoke South: statistics, rates and trends

764 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke South in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 352 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradley Stoke South has the 1,663rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke South was highest in the year to July 2026 (764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (450). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 South 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 criminal damage and arson (+36%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in other theft (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bradley Stoke South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradley Stoke South recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bradley Stoke South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradley Stoke South recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bradley Stoke South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradley Stoke South recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bradley Stoke South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradley Stoke South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bradley Stoke South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradley Stoke South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bradley Stoke South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradley Stoke South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bradley Stoke South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradley Stoke South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bradley Stoke South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradley Stoke South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bradley Stoke South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradley Stoke South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bradley Stoke South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradley Stoke South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bradley Stoke South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradley Stoke South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bradley Stoke South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradley Stoke South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bradley Stoke South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradley Stoke South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bradley Stoke South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradley Stoke South 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradley Stoke South 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 South has an estimated population of 9,015. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradley Stoke South sits in decile 8.9, 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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