Crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- Questions about crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (270), anti-social behaviour (70) and other theft (57) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,874th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 608 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 11,335 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge of any year here (608 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 608 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 599 | 52.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 532 | 46.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 575 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 550 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 429 | 37.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 513 | 45.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 545 | 48.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 481 | 42.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded notably more burglary (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (35% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 35 to 57 and violence and sexual offences rose from 229 to 270, while anti-social behaviour fell from 96 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +63% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge; the highest is Yate Central (92.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate North | 1,103 | 76.8 | +43% |
| Yate Central | 863 | 92.2 | +72% |
| Dodington | 492 | 50.0 | -7% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | -2% |
| Charfield | 208 | 45.8 | -15% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -17% |
| Boyd Valley | 329 | 46.7 | -13% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Broad Street | 26 |
| On or near Gaunts Road | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Tanhouse Lane | 17 |
| On or near Hounds Road | 16 |
| On or near Horwood Lane | 14 |
| On or near Drovers Way | 13 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
Of the 538 crimes in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge has an estimated population of 11,335 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge a safe place to live?
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,874th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge was up 2% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 599 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge?
About 11,335 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge?
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge 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.