Crime in Frenchay & Downend: statistics, rates and trends
984 crimes were recorded in Frenchay & Downend in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Frenchay & Downend
- Questions about crime in Frenchay & Downend
- About this data
984 crimes were recorded in Frenchay & Downend in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 362 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frenchay & Downend has the 2,831st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frenchay & Downend | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 984 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 17,998 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frenchay & Downend was highest in the year to July 2026 (984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (590). Over the whole period it rose 55%, 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 | 984 | 54.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 968 | 53.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 868 | 48.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 616 | 34.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 628 | 34.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 702 | 39.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 676 | 37.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 590 | 32.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 636 | 35.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frenchay & Downend 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+97%) and burglary (+55%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 7.9 | 0.51 | +48% |
| Other theft | 82 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +24% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 3.9 | 0.48 | -62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +97% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 3.2 | 0.64 | -5% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +100% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +150% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 0.33 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frenchay & Downend
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frenchay & Downend recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frenchay & Downend
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frenchay & Downend recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frenchay & Downend
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frenchay & Downend recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frenchay & Downend
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frenchay & Downend recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frenchay & Downend
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frenchay & Downend recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frenchay & Downend
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frenchay & Downend recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 97% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frenchay & Downend
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frenchay & Downend recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frenchay & Downend
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frenchay & Downend recorded 57 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 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frenchay & Downend
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frenchay & Downend recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frenchay & Downend
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frenchay & Downend recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frenchay & Downend
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frenchay & Downend recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frenchay & Downend
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frenchay & Downend recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frenchay & Downend
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frenchay & Downend recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frenchay & Downend, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frenchay & Downend.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frenchay & Downend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,348 | 100.9 | +84% |
| Emersons Green | 1,400 | 71.9 | +31% |
| New Cheltenham | 632 | 63.5 | +16% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 687 | 70.8 | +30% |
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -19% |
| Kingswood | 1,310 | 131.7 | +141% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,235 | 75.2 | +38% |
| Woodstock | 806 | 70.6 | +29% |
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 Frenchay & Downend over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buckingham Place | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Worrell Road | 58 |
| On or near Curtis Lane | 57 |
| On or near Downend Road | 42 |
| On or near Fieldfare | 41 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 35 |
| On or near Hazelwood Close | 34 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Packer Way | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frenchay & Downend 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 | 332 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 14.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 8.0% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
Frenchay & Downend has an estimated population of 17,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frenchay & Downend sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frenchay & Downend |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Frenchay & Downend a safe place to live?
Frenchay & Downend recorded 54.7 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 Frenchay & Downend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Frenchay & Downend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frenchay & Downend was up 2% on the year before: 984 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 968 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frenchay & Downend?
Frenchay & Downend 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 Frenchay & Downend. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.