Crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire: statistics, rates and trends
208 crimes were recorded in Charfield, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire at a glance
- Crime trends in Charfield, South Gloucestershire
- Types of crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire
- Charfield, South Gloucestershire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Charfield, South Gloucestershire
- Demographics of Charfield, South Gloucestershire
- Questions about crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), other theft (27) and anti-social behaviour (18) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,206th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Charfield, South Gloucestershire | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 208 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 4,541 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire peaked in the year to August 2025 (223 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (127). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 59%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 208 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 223 | 49.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 192 | 42.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 138 | 30.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 157 | 34.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 143 | 31.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 157 | 34.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 127 | 28.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 131 | 28.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (36% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 22.0 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Charfield, South Gloucestershire; the highest is Yate Central (92.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Severn Vale (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charfield, South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury | 1,240 | 72.5 | +58% |
| Yate North | 1,103 | 76.8 | +68% |
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 608 | 53.6 | +17% |
| Yate Central | 863 | 92.2 | +101% |
| Dodington | 492 | 50.0 | +9% |
| Severn Vale | 405 | 40.7 | -11% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | +15% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Charfield, South Gloucestershire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mallow Road” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mallow Road | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Tortworth Road | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Merlin Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Farm Lees | 9 |
| On or near Little Bristol Lane | 9 |
| On or near New Street | 9 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 9 |
Of the 190 crimes in Charfield, South Gloucestershire with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
Charfield, South Gloucestershire has an estimated population of 4,541 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.1%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Charfield, South Gloucestershire average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Charfield, South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Charfield, South Gloucestershire a safe place to live?
Charfield, South Gloucestershire recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,206th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (27).
Is crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charfield, South Gloucestershire was down 7% on the year before: 208 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Charfield, South Gloucestershire?
About 4,541 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Charfield, South Gloucestershire?
Charfield, South Gloucestershire 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.