Crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire: statistics, rates and trends
1,250 crimes were recorded in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
- Types of crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
- Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
- Demographics of Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
- Questions about crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (415), shoplifting (169) and anti-social behaviour (153) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,973rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,250 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.1 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 16,416 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire of any year here (1,250 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,250 | 76.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,150 | 70.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,076 | 65.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,007 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 855 | 52.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 833 | 50.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 951 | 57.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 928 | 56.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 949 | 57.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 87 to 136 and criminal damage and arson rose from 54 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 415 | 25.3 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 169 | 10.3 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 136 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Other theft | 84 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire; the highest is Charlton & Cribbs (246.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | +10% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 491 | 45.3 | -40% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +41% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | -7% |
| Patchway Coniston | 573 | 115.5 | +52% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -41% |
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,354 | 246.5 | +224% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Great Stoke Way” (129).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Stoke Way | 129 |
| On or near Gifford Crescent | 89 |
| On or near Oxleigh Way | 78 |
| On or near Harry Stoke Road | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Filton Road | 37 |
| On or near John St Quinton Close | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Great Swanmoor Close | 29 |
Of the 1,097 crimes in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 411 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 394 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire has an estimated population of 16,416 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire a safe place to live?
Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire recorded 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,973rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 415 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (169).
Is crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire was up 9% on the year before: 1,250 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,150 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire?
About 16,416 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire?
Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire 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.