Crime in Charlton & Cribbs: statistics, rates and trends
3,354 crimes were recorded in Charlton & Cribbs in the 12 months to August 2026, 246.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Charlton & Cribbs
- Questions about crime in Charlton & Cribbs
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (1,045), violence and sexual offences (950) and anti-social behaviour (329) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 126th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Charlton & Cribbs | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,354 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 246.5 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 13,608 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Charlton & Cribbs of any year here (3,354 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 92%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,354 | 246.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,467 | 181.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,418 | 177.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,228 | 163.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,878 | 138.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,538 | 113.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,776 | 130.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,616 | 118.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,751 | 128.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 296 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Charlton & Cribbs recorded notably more shoplifting (9.1 times the national rate), public order (2.7 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 673 to 1,045 and anti-social behaviour rose from 212 to 329.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1,045 | 76.8 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 950 | 69.8 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 | 24.2 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Public order | 248 | 18.2 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 221 | 16.2 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Other theft | 166 | 12.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 9.8 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Drugs | 80 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +23% |
| Other crime | 52 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Charlton & Cribbs has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charlton & Cribbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway Coniston | 573 | 115.5 | -53% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 491 | 45.3 | -82% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | -56% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | -69% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | -66% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | -71% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -82% |
| Pilning & Severn Beach | 317 | 88.8 | -64% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Charlton & Cribbs over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (712).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 712 |
| On or near Police Station | 426 |
| On or near Parking Area | 360 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Merlin Road | 83 |
| On or near Charlton Leaze | 60 |
| On or near Wood Leaze | 58 |
| On or near Hayes Way | 50 |
| On or near Centaurus Road | 49 |
| On or near Borkley Street | 48 |
Of the 3,025 crimes in Charlton & Cribbs with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 329 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 829 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 752 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 449 | 14.8% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 299 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 250 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 184 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 108 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 66 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Charlton & Cribbs has an estimated population of 13,608 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Charlton & Cribbs average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Charlton & Cribbs | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Charlton & Cribbs a safe place to live?
Charlton & Cribbs recorded 246.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 126th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Charlton & Cribbs?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 1,045 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (950).
Is crime in Charlton & Cribbs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charlton & Cribbs was up 36% on the year before: 3,354 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,467 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Charlton & Cribbs?
About 13,608 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Charlton & Cribbs?
Charlton & Cribbs 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.