Crime in Frampton Cotterell: statistics, rates and trends
711 crimes were recorded in Frampton Cotterell in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Frampton Cotterell
- Questions about crime in Frampton Cotterell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (301), anti-social behaviour (93) and burglary (72) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,917th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Frampton Cotterell | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 711 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 13,482 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Frampton Cotterell of any year here (711 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 711 | 52.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 678 | 50.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 551 | 40.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 576 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 566 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 507 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 579 | 42.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 610 | 45.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 608 | 45.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frampton Cotterell recorded notably more burglary (50% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (55% below) and public order (52% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 39 to 72 and other theft rose from 42 to 59, while vehicle crime fell from 53 to 39 and public order fell from 54 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +85% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frampton Cotterell; the highest is Yate Central (92.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frampton Cotterell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -15% |
| Dodington | 492 | 50.0 | -5% |
| Yate Central | 863 | 92.2 | +75% |
| Yate North | 1,103 | 76.8 | +46% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +35% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | +5% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | +58% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Frampton Cotterell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Clyde Road | 19 |
| On or near Clover Leaze | 18 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 18 |
| On or near Western Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Woodend Road | 15 |
| On or near Nibley Lane | 13 |
| On or near Witney Mead | 12 |
| On or near Lavenham Road | 11 |
| On or near Lower Stone Close | 11 |
Of the 618 crimes in Frampton Cotterell with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Frampton Cotterell has an estimated population of 13,482 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.6%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frampton Cotterell average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frampton Cotterell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frampton Cotterell a safe place to live?
Frampton Cotterell recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,917th 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 Frampton Cotterell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Frampton Cotterell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frampton Cotterell was up 5% on the year before: 711 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 678 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frampton Cotterell?
About 13,482 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frampton Cotterell?
Frampton Cotterell 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.