Crime in Frampton Cotterell: statistics, rates and trends
722 crimes were recorded in Frampton Cotterell in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Frampton Cotterell at a glance
- Crime trends in Frampton Cotterell
- Types of crime in Frampton Cotterell
- Frampton Cotterell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frampton Cotterell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frampton Cotterell
- Population and deprivation in Frampton Cotterell
- Questions about crime in Frampton Cotterell
- About this data
722 crimes were recorded in Frampton Cotterell in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 300 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frampton Cotterell has the 2,873rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frampton Cotterell | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 722 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 13,482 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frampton Cotterell was highest in the year to July 2026 (722 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (507). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 722 | 53.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 660 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 543 | 40.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 606 | 44.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 534 | 39.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 507 | 37.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 597 | 44.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 599 | 44.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 618 | 45.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frampton Cotterell 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+68%) and anti-social behaviour (+49%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-23%) and vehicle crime (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 22.3 | 0.65 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +49% |
| Burglary | 69 | 5.1 | 1.45 | +68% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +39% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -23% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.0 | 0.13 | -22% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +12% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frampton Cotterell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frampton Cotterell recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frampton Cotterell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frampton Cotterell recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frampton Cotterell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frampton Cotterell recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frampton Cotterell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frampton Cotterell recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frampton Cotterell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frampton Cotterell recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frampton Cotterell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frampton Cotterell recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frampton Cotterell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frampton Cotterell recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frampton Cotterell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frampton Cotterell recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frampton Cotterell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frampton Cotterell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frampton Cotterell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frampton Cotterell recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frampton Cotterell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frampton Cotterell recorded 8 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frampton Cotterell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frampton Cotterell recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frampton Cotterell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frampton Cotterell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frampton Cotterell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frampton Cotterell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frampton Cotterell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -18% |
| Dodington | 495 | 50.3 | -6% |
| Yate Central | 891 | 95.2 | +78% |
| Yate North | 1,142 | 79.5 | +48% |
| Emersons Green | 1,400 | 71.9 | +34% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 984 | 54.7 | +2% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 764 | 84.7 | +58% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,235 | 75.2 | +40% |
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 Frampton Cotterell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clyde Road | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 18 |
| On or near Clover Leaze | 17 |
| On or near Woodend Road | 17 |
| On or near Rushton Drive | 15 |
| On or near Western Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Lower Stone Close | 13 |
| On or near Nibley Lane | 13 |
| On or near Witney Mead | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frampton Cotterell 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 | 275 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 26.9% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Frampton Cotterell has an estimated population of 13,482. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frampton Cotterell sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frampton Cotterell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Frampton Cotterell a safe place to live?
Frampton Cotterell recorded 53.6 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 Frampton Cotterell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Frampton Cotterell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frampton Cotterell was up 9% on the year before: 722 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frampton Cotterell?
Frampton Cotterell 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 Frampton Cotterell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.