Crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire: statistics, rates and trends
1,299 crimes were recorded in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to August 2026, 130.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- Types of crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- Kingswood, South Gloucestershire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- Demographics of Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- Questions about crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (526), anti-social behaviour (181) and public order (135) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 670th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kingswood, South Gloucestershire | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,299 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.6 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,950 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,467 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,144). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,299 | 130.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,241 | 124.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,336 | 134.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,391 | 139.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,268 | 127.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,144 | 115.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,152 | 115.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,219 | 122.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,467 | 147.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 157 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingswood, South Gloucestershire recorded notably more public order (2.0 times the national rate), robbery (2.0 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (54% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 72 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 526 | 52.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 18.2 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 135 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 12.4 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 74 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kingswood, South Gloucestershire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingswood, South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | -44% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | -51% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | -55% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | -45% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | -24% |
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | -51% |
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 527 | 50.2 | -62% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Regent Street” (178).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Regent Street | 178 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Boulton'S Road | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Police Station | 37 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 36 |
| On or near Trinity Court | 35 |
| On or near Windwood Court | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
Of the 1,118 crimes in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 452 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 359 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Kingswood, South Gloucestershire has an estimated population of 9,950 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less social housing (13%, against 17%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingswood, South Gloucestershire average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kingswood, South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire a safe place to live?
Kingswood, South Gloucestershire recorded 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 670th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 526 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire was up 5% on the year before: 1,299 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,241 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingswood, South Gloucestershire?
About 9,950 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingswood, South Gloucestershire?
Kingswood, South Gloucestershire 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.