Crime in Patchway Coniston: statistics, rates and trends
579 crimes were recorded in Patchway Coniston in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Patchway Coniston at a glance
- Crime trends in Patchway Coniston
- Types of crime in Patchway Coniston
- Patchway Coniston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Patchway Coniston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Patchway Coniston
- Population and deprivation in Patchway Coniston
- Questions about crime in Patchway Coniston
- About this data
579 crimes were recorded in Patchway Coniston in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Patchway Coniston has the 876th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Patchway Coniston | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 579 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.8 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 4,959 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Patchway Coniston was highest in the year to July 2026 (579 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (435). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 579 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 435 | 87.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 436 | 87.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 446 | 89.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 508 | 102.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 486 | 98.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 450 | 90.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 443 | 89.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 514 | 103.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Patchway Coniston 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+157%) and shoplifting (+81%). The largest falls were in other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 45.0 | 1.31 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 23.8 | 1.55 | +157% |
| Public order | 56 | 11.3 | 1.70 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 11.3 | 1.36 | +81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 6.3 | 0.92 | -6% |
| Burglary | 28 | 5.6 | 1.60 | +12% |
| Other theft | 26 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +17% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.8 | 1.34 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Patchway Coniston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Patchway Coniston recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Patchway Coniston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Patchway Coniston recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Patchway Coniston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Patchway Coniston recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Patchway Coniston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Patchway Coniston recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Patchway Coniston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Patchway Coniston recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Patchway Coniston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Patchway Coniston recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Patchway Coniston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Patchway Coniston recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Patchway Coniston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Patchway Coniston recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Patchway Coniston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Patchway Coniston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Patchway Coniston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Patchway Coniston recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Patchway Coniston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Patchway Coniston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Patchway Coniston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Patchway Coniston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Patchway Coniston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Patchway Coniston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Patchway Coniston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Patchway Coniston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Patchway Coniston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Patchway Coniston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Patchway Coniston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,344 | 245.7 | +110% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 482 | 44.5 | -62% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 764 | 84.7 | -27% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,235 | 75.2 | -36% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | -9% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 687 | 70.8 | -39% |
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -62% |
| Severn Vale | 425 | 42.7 | -63% |
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 Patchway Coniston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cranbourne Road | 123 |
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Hempton Lane | 34 |
| On or near Rodway Road | 30 |
| On or near Severn Way | 25 |
| On or near Epney Close | 24 |
| On or near Longney Place | 24 |
| On or near Arlingham Way | 20 |
| On or near Stroud Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Patchway Coniston 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 | 203 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 20.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 7.1% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 5.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Patchway Coniston has an estimated population of 4,959. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Patchway Coniston sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Patchway Coniston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Patchway Coniston a safe place to live?
Patchway Coniston recorded 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Patchway Coniston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Patchway Coniston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Patchway Coniston was up 33% on the year before: 579 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 435 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Patchway Coniston?
Patchway Coniston 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 Patchway Coniston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.