Crime in Frenchay & Downend: statistics, rates and trends
1,001 crimes were recorded in Frenchay & Downend in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.6 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 Frenchay & Downend at a glance
- Crime trends in Frenchay & Downend
- Types of crime in Frenchay & Downend
- Frenchay & Downend compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frenchay & Downend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frenchay & Downend
- Demographics of Frenchay & Downend
- Questions about crime in Frenchay & Downend
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (378), anti-social behaviour (136) and other theft (89) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,803rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Frenchay & Downend | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,001 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 17,998 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Frenchay & Downend of any year here (1,001 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 59%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,001 | 55.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 955 | 53.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 867 | 48.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 659 | 36.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 629 | 34.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 676 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 700 | 38.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 583 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 629 | 34.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (57% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 75 and burglary rose from 40 to 59, while shoplifting fell from 168 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Other theft | 89 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +121% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frenchay & Downend; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frenchay & Downend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +79% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +28% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | +15% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | +28% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -19% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +135% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | +37% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Frenchay & Downend over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Curtis Lane | 59 |
| On or near Buckingham Place | 56 |
| On or near Worrell Road | 55 |
| On or near Downend Road | 47 |
| On or near Fieldfare | 44 |
| On or near Hazelwood Close | 34 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 33 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Merton Road | 15 |
Of the 865 crimes in Frenchay & Downend with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 337 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 276 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Frenchay & Downend has an estimated population of 17,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frenchay & Downend average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frenchay & Downend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frenchay & Downend a safe place to live?
Frenchay & Downend recorded 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,803rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Frenchay & Downend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 378 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Frenchay & Downend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frenchay & Downend was up 5% on the year before: 1,001 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 955 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frenchay & Downend?
About 17,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frenchay & Downend?
Frenchay & Downend 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.