Crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,330 crimes were recorded in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
- Types of crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
- Staple Hill & Mangotsfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
- Demographics of Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
- Questions about crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (550), anti-social behaviour (182) and public order (117) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,243rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,330 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 13,365 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield of any year here (1,330 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 | 1,330 | 99.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,237 | 92.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,251 | 93.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,167 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,297 | 97.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,237 | 92.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,119 | 83.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,155 | 86.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,162 | 86.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Staple Hill & Mangotsfield recorded notably more burglary (37% above the national rate) and public order (31% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (29% below) and vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 46 to 103 and criminal damage and arson rose from 66 to 101, while vehicle crime fell from 63 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 550 | 41.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 13.6 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 117 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 7.7 | 8.5 | +124% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Burglary | 65 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Staple Hill & Mangotsfield; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Frenchay & Downend (55.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Staple Hill & Mangotsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | -36% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -44% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | -28% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +31% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | -27% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | -28% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | -29% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 137 |
| On or near St James Place | 92 |
| On or near High Street | 69 |
| On or near Berkeley Road | 66 |
| On or near Byron Place | 52 |
| On or near Haynes Lane | 36 |
| On or near South View | 29 |
| On or near Crownleaze | 27 |
| On or near Albion Close | 26 |
| On or near Nelson Road | 26 |
Of the 1,148 crimes in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 182 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 466 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 334 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield has an estimated population of 13,365 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (20%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Staple Hill & Mangotsfield average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Staple Hill & Mangotsfield a safe place to live?
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield recorded 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,243rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and public order.
What is the most common crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 550 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (182).
Is crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield was up 8% on the year before: 1,330 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,237 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Staple Hill & Mangotsfield?
About 13,365 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Staple Hill & Mangotsfield?
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield 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.