Crime in Dodington: statistics, rates and trends
492 crimes were recorded in Dodington in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dodington at a glance
- Crime trends in Dodington
- Types of crime in Dodington
- Dodington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dodington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dodington
- Demographics of Dodington
- Questions about crime in Dodington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,026th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dodington | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 492 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,838 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dodington peaked in the year to August 2025 (522 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (383). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 492 | 50.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 522 | 53.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 468 | 47.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 383 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 414 | 42.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 428 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 493 | 50.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 440 | 44.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 426 | 43.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and public order (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 35 and criminal damage and arson rose from 41 to 54, while anti-social behaviour fell from 80 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 24.9 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dodington; the highest is Yate Central (92.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dodington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Central | 863 | 92.2 | +84% |
| Yate North | 1,103 | 76.8 | +54% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | +5% |
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 608 | 53.6 | +7% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +43% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -10% |
| Boyd Valley | 329 | 46.7 | -7% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Dodington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Maisemore | 36 |
| On or near Abbotswood | 28 |
| On or near Chargrove | 25 |
| On or near Blaisdon | 24 |
| On or near Hardwicke | 19 |
| On or near Harescombe | 19 |
| On or near Kingscote | 19 |
| On or near Woodchester | 19 |
| On or near Pitchcombe | 18 |
Of the 433 crimes in Dodington with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 53.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Dodington has an estimated population of 9,838 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.6%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dodington average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dodington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dodington a safe place to live?
Dodington recorded 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,026th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dodington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Dodington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dodington was down 6% on the year before: 492 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dodington?
About 9,838 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dodington?
Dodington 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.