Crime in Stockwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,105 crimes were recorded in Stockwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stockwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockwood
- Types of crime in Stockwood
- Stockwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stockwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockwood
- Population and deprivation in Stockwood
- Questions about crime in Stockwood
- About this data
1,105 crimes were recorded in Stockwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 476 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stockwood has the 1,260th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stockwood | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,105 | 73,545 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.0 | 148.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,160 | 494,399 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stockwood was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (954). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,105 | 99.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,348 | 120.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,237 | 110.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 954 | 85.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,039 | 93.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,022 | 91.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,042 | 93.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 960 | 86.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,109 | 99.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stockwood 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-70%) and vehicle crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 476 | 42.7 | 1.25 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +0% |
| Public order | 85 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 7.3 | 0.89 | -70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +1% |
| Other theft | 65 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.3 | 0.87 | -38% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -20% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +53% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +33% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.92 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Stockwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stockwood recorded 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stockwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stockwood recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stockwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stockwood recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stockwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stockwood recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stockwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stockwood recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stockwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stockwood recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stockwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stockwood recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stockwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stockwood recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stockwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stockwood recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stockwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stockwood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stockwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stockwood recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stockwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stockwood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stockwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stockwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stockwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stockwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stockwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stockwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 2,367 | 113.5 | +15% |
| Knowle | 1,407 | 96.6 | -2% |
| Brislington West | 1,846 | 145.6 | +47% |
| Brislington East | 1,353 | 106.7 | +8% |
| Filwood | 1,877 | 140.1 | +41% |
| Windmill Hill | 1,215 | 82.0 | -17% |
| Hartcliffe and Withywood | 3,823 | 196.8 | +99% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 362 | 57.9 | -41% |
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 Stockwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 84 |
| On or near Craydon Road | 80 |
| On or near Eva Turner Close | 51 |
| On or near Cowling Road | 46 |
| On or near Burnbush Close | 39 |
| On or near Craydon Walk | 39 |
| On or near Robin Close | 26 |
| On or near Warmington Road | 26 |
| On or near Sturminster Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stockwood 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 | 464 | 42.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 6.4% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
Stockwood has an estimated population of 11,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stockwood sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stockwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.3% |
Is Stockwood a safe place to live?
Stockwood recorded 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Stockwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Stockwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockwood was down 18% on the year before: 1,105 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,348 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stockwood?
Stockwood 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 Stockwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.