Crime in Parkwall & Warmley: statistics, rates and trends
613 crimes were recorded in Parkwall & Warmley in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Parkwall & Warmley at a glance
- Crime trends in Parkwall & Warmley
- Types of crime in Parkwall & Warmley
- Parkwall & Warmley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Parkwall & Warmley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Parkwall & Warmley
- Demographics of Parkwall & Warmley
- Questions about crime in Parkwall & Warmley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (300), anti-social behaviour (96) and public order (64) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,146th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Parkwall & Warmley | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 613 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 8,516 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Parkwall & Warmley of any year here (613 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 613 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 491 | 57.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 452 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 442 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 454 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 457 | 53.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 504 | 59.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 540 | 63.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (44% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 20 to 34 and public order rose from 44 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 35.2 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 64 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +70% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Parkwall & Warmley; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitton & Oldland Common (50.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parkwall & Warmley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +1% |
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | -11% |
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 527 | 50.2 | -30% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +81% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | -18% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | -11% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +38% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Parkwall & Warmley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glastonbury Close” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glastonbury Close | 29 |
| On or near School Road | 27 |
| On or near Bickford Close | 23 |
| On or near St Marys Close | 23 |
| On or near London Road | 21 |
| On or near Brereton Way | 20 |
| On or near Darwin Close | 18 |
| On or near Park Road | 17 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 17 |
| On or near Charlotte Mews | 16 |
Of the 517 crimes in Parkwall & Warmley with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 51.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Parkwall & Warmley has an estimated population of 8,516 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Parkwall & Warmley average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Parkwall & Warmley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Parkwall & Warmley a safe place to live?
Parkwall & Warmley recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,146th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Parkwall & Warmley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Parkwall & Warmley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parkwall & Warmley was up 24% on the year before: 613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Parkwall & Warmley?
About 8,516 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Parkwall & Warmley?
Parkwall & Warmley 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.