Crime in Charlton & Cribbs: statistics, rates and trends
3,344 crimes were recorded in Charlton & Cribbs in the 12 months to July 2026, 245.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Charlton & Cribbs at a glance
- Crime trends in Charlton & Cribbs
- Types of crime in Charlton & Cribbs
- Charlton & Cribbs compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Charlton & Cribbs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Charlton & Cribbs
- Population and deprivation in Charlton & Cribbs
- Questions about crime in Charlton & Cribbs
- About this data
3,344 crimes were recorded in Charlton & Cribbs in the 12 months to July 2026, 245.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 1,021 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Charlton & Cribbs has the 126th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Charlton & Cribbs | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,344 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 245.7 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +39% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 13,608 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Charlton & Cribbs was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,344 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,565). Over the whole period it rose 93%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,344 | 245.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,407 | 176.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,374 | 174.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,215 | 162.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,867 | 137.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,565 | 115.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,740 | 127.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,621 | 119.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,731 | 127.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 293 |
| June 2026 | 277 |
| May 2026 | 318 |
| April 2026 | 260 |
| March 2026 | 272 |
| February 2026 | 281 |
| January 2026 | 240 |
| December 2025 | 262 |
| November 2025 | 287 |
| October 2025 | 321 |
| September 2025 | 247 |
| August 2025 | 286 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Charlton & Cribbs 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+90%) and shoplifting (+53%). The largest falls were in other theft (-19%) and burglary (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1,021 | 75.0 | 9.06 | +53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 960 | 70.5 | 2.06 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 346 | 25.4 | 1.66 | +90% |
| Public order | 258 | 19.0 | 2.85 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 16.4 | 2.42 | +46% |
| Other theft | 162 | 11.9 | 1.86 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 9.0 | 1.82 | +8% |
| Drugs | 81 | 6.0 | 1.82 | +8% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -11% |
| Other crime | 52 | 3.8 | 1.81 | +21% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.4 | 1.74 | +220% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.5 | 1.51 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.62 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +50% |
Shoplifting in Charlton & Cribbs
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (75.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Charlton & Cribbs
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 960 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Charlton & Cribbs
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Charlton & Cribbs
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Charlton & Cribbs
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Charlton & Cribbs
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Charlton & Cribbs
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Charlton & Cribbs
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Charlton & Cribbs
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 54 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Charlton & Cribbs
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Charlton & Cribbs
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Charlton & Cribbs
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Charlton & Cribbs
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Charlton & Cribbs
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Charlton & Cribbs recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Charlton & Cribbs, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Charlton & Cribbs.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charlton & Cribbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway Coniston | 579 | 116.8 | -52% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 482 | 44.5 | -82% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | -57% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,235 | 75.2 | -69% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 764 | 84.7 | -66% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 687 | 70.8 | -71% |
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -82% |
| Pilning & Severn Beach | 321 | 89.9 | -63% |
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 Charlton & Cribbs over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 693 |
| On or near Police Station | 448 |
| On or near Parking Area | 346 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Merlin Road | 83 |
| On or near Charlton Leaze | 60 |
| On or near Wood Leaze | 60 |
| On or near Centaurus Road | 51 |
| On or near Hayes Way | 50 |
| On or near Borkley Street | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Charlton & Cribbs 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 839 | 25.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 684 | 20.5% |
| Local resolution | 419 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 346 | 10.3% |
| Under investigation | 297 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 253 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 249 | 7.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 115 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 56 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.6% |
Charlton & Cribbs has an estimated population of 13,608. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Charlton & Cribbs sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Charlton & Cribbs |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Charlton & Cribbs a safe place to live?
Charlton & Cribbs recorded 245.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Charlton & Cribbs?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (960).
Is crime in Charlton & Cribbs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charlton & Cribbs was up 39% on the year before: 3,344 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,407 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Charlton & Cribbs?
Charlton & Cribbs is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Charlton & Cribbs. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.