Crime in Emersons Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,391 crimes were recorded in Emersons Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Emersons Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Emersons Green
- Types of crime in Emersons Green
- Emersons Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Emersons Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Emersons Green
- Demographics of Emersons Green
- Questions about crime in Emersons Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (559), anti-social behaviour (268) and shoplifting (97) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,164th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Emersons Green | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,391 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 19,474 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Emersons Green peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (732). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 67%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,391 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,250 | 64.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,444 | 74.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 835 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 732 | 37.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 798 | 41.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 794 | 40.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 804 | 41.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 834 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (56% below) and drugs (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 32 to 60 and shoplifting rose from 56 to 97, while public order fell from 115 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 559 | 28.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 268 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Public order | 89 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 84 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +88% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.2 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Drugs | 36 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Emersons Green; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emersons Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +39% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -22% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | -11% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -37% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +2% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +83% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | -26% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Emersons Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (172).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 172 |
| On or near Fuchsia Road | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Clematis Road | 38 |
| On or near Aubretia Road | 35 |
| On or near Burdock Road | 30 |
| On or near Wallflower Close | 30 |
| On or near Daisy Walk | 28 |
| On or near Heather Road | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
Of the 1,123 crimes in Emersons Green with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 268 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 505 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Emersons Green has an estimated population of 19,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Emersons Green average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Emersons Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Emersons Green a safe place to live?
Emersons Green recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,164th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Emersons Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 559 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (268).
Is crime in Emersons Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emersons Green was up 11% on the year before: 1,391 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,250 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Emersons Green?
About 19,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Emersons Green?
Emersons Green 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.