Crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire: statistics, rates and trends
830 crimes were recorded in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire
- Types of crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire
- Woodstock, South Gloucestershire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire
- Demographics of Woodstock, South Gloucestershire
- Questions about crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (372), anti-social behaviour (94) and public order (65) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,118th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Woodstock, South Gloucestershire | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 830 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 11,412 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire peaked in the year to August 2022 (831 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (688). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 830 | 72.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 688 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 782 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 700 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 831 | 72.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 766 | 67.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 790 | 69.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 812 | 71.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 816 | 71.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 61 and public order rose from 48 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 32.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 8.2 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Public order | 65 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +103% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodstock, South Gloucestershire; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitton & Oldland Common (50.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodstock, South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +80% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | -1% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | -12% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | -19% |
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | -12% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +37% |
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 527 | 50.2 | -31% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Kyght Close | 42 |
| On or near Edgecombe Close | 27 |
| On or near Walnut Lane | 25 |
| On or near Pinewood | 23 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 21 |
| On or near Gee Moors | 20 |
| On or near Lavers Close | 18 |
| On or near Belsher Drive | 17 |
| On or near Grace Drive | 17 |
Of the 736 crimes in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 289 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Woodstock, South Gloucestershire has an estimated population of 11,412 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodstock, South Gloucestershire average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Woodstock, South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodstock, South Gloucestershire a safe place to live?
Woodstock, South Gloucestershire recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,118th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 372 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodstock, South Gloucestershire was up 21% on the year before: 830 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 688 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodstock, South Gloucestershire?
About 11,412 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodstock, South Gloucestershire?
Woodstock, 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.