Crime in Patchway Coniston: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Patchway Coniston in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Patchway Coniston
- Questions about crime in Patchway Coniston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (224), anti-social behaviour (118) and shoplifting (58) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Patchway Coniston | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 573 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.5 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 4,959 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Patchway Coniston of any year here (573 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 573 | 115.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 420 | 84.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 459 | 92.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 440 | 88.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 504 | 101.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 469 | 94.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 468 | 94.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 449 | 90.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 497 | 100.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Patchway Coniston recorded notably more public order (63% above the national rate), burglary (59% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (55% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (22% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 118 and shoplifting rose from 29 to 58, while criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 26 and other theft fell from 34 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 45.2 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 23.8 | 15.4 | +151% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 11.7 | 8.5 | +100% |
| Public order | 54 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Burglary | 28 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Patchway Coniston; the highest is Charlton & Cribbs (246.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Severn Vale (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Patchway Coniston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,354 | 246.5 | +113% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 491 | 45.3 | -61% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | -28% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | -34% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | -7% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | -39% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -61% |
| Severn Vale | 405 | 40.7 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 77% of the crime recorded in Patchway Coniston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cranbourne Road” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cranbourne Road | 122 |
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Hempton Lane | 35 |
| On or near Rodway Road | 33 |
| On or near Longney Place | 25 |
| On or near Severn Way | 25 |
| On or near Epney Close | 24 |
| On or near Park Leaze | 18 |
| On or near Stroud Road | 18 |
Of the 455 crimes in Patchway Coniston with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 45.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 4.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Patchway Coniston has an estimated population of 4,959 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Patchway Coniston average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Patchway Coniston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Patchway Coniston a safe place to live?
Patchway Coniston recorded 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Patchway Coniston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Patchway Coniston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Patchway Coniston was up 36% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 420 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Patchway Coniston?
About 4,959 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Patchway Coniston?
Patchway Coniston 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.