Crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge: statistics, rates and trends
589 crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge at a glance
- Crime trends in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- Types of crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- Population and deprivation in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- Questions about crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- About this data
589 crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 263 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge has the 2,940th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 589 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 11,335 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge was highest in the year to July 2025 (620 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (442). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 589 | 52.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 620 | 54.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 519 | 45.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 588 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 542 | 47.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 442 | 39.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 507 | 44.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 551 | 48.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 461 | 40.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge 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 other theft (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 23.2 | 0.68 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -23% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -10% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +41% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -6% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -55% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -58% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 14 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 55% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate North | 1,142 | 79.5 | +53% |
| Yate Central | 891 | 95.2 | +83% |
| Dodington | 495 | 50.3 | -3% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 722 | 53.6 | +3% |
| Charfield | 224 | 49.3 | -5% |
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -15% |
| Boyd Valley | 335 | 47.5 | -9% |
| Emersons Green | 1,400 | 71.9 | +38% |
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 Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Gaunts Road | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Broad Street | 23 |
| On or near Tanhouse Lane | 17 |
| On or near Hounds Road | 16 |
| On or near Horwood Lane | 15 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
| On or near Weavers Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge 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 | 207 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 7.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge has an estimated population of 11,335. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge a safe place to live?
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge was down 5% on the year before: 589 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 620 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge?
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge 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 Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.