Crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire: statistics, rates and trends

224 crimes were recorded in Charfield, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Charfield, South Gloucestershire has the 3,050th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire was highest in the year to July 2026 (224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (120). Over the whole period it rose 87%, 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 Charfield, South Gloucestershire 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.

The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Charfield, South Gloucestershire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Charfield, South Gloucestershire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Charfield, South Gloucestershire 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.

Charfield, South Gloucestershire has an estimated population of 4,541. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Charfield, South Gloucestershire sits in decile 8.2, 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 Charfield, South Gloucestershire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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