Crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire: statistics, rates and trends
1,248 crimes were recorded in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
- Types of crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
- Thornbury, South Gloucestershire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
- Population and deprivation in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
- Questions about crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
- About this data
1,248 crimes were recorded in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 603 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire has the 2,105th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornbury, South Gloucestershire | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,248 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 17,104 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,248 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (827). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 1,248 | 73.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,195 | 69.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,077 | 63.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 943 | 55.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 851 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 827 | 48.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 869 | 50.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,073 | 62.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,014 | 59.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire 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 increases were in shoplifting (+31%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-55%) and other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 603 | 35.3 | 1.03 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +17% |
| Public order | 133 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +31% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -23% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -9% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +47% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +200% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.36 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 3 reports 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornbury, South Gloucestershire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornbury, South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Vale | 425 | 42.7 | -42% |
| Charfield | 224 | 49.3 | -32% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 482 | 44.5 | -39% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 722 | 53.6 | -27% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 764 | 84.7 | +16% |
| Yate North | 1,142 | 79.5 | +9% |
| Patchway Coniston | 579 | 116.8 | +60% |
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -40% |
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 Thornbury, South Gloucestershire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eastley Close | 110 |
| On or near Charles Close | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Chiltern Park | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Badger Road | 27 |
| On or near Haybob Road | 24 |
| On or near Quaker Lane | 24 |
| On or near Dart Close | 23 |
| On or near Oakleaze Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire 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 | 559 | 44.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 19.2% |
| Not recorded | 179 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire has an estimated population of 17,104. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornbury, South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Thornbury, South Gloucestershire a safe place to live?
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire recorded 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Thornbury, South Gloucestershire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire was up 4% on the year before: 1,248 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,195 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornbury, South Gloucestershire?
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire 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 Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.