Crime in Bradley Stoke: statistics, rates and trends
1,488 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradley Stoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradley Stoke
- Types of crime in Bradley Stoke
- Bradley Stoke compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bradley Stoke
- Streets with the most crime in Bradley Stoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradley Stoke
- Demographics of Bradley Stoke
- Questions about crime in Bradley Stoke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (612), anti-social behaviour (178) and public order (143) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,002nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,488 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.8 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 25,745 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bradley Stoke of any year here (1,488 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,488 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,248 | 48.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,239 | 48.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,233 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 992 | 38.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,034 | 40.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,131 | 43.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,167 | 45.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,257 | 48.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other crime (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 79 to 141 and vehicle crime rose from 53 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 612 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 143 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 5.5 | 8.5 | +78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Other theft | 92 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Burglary | 76 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Other crime | 21 | 0.8 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bradley Stoke; the highest is Patchway (202.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne (46.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +250% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,313 | 76.5 | +32% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +86% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 705 | 46.1 | -20% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,356 | 88.6 | +53% |
| Bristol | 67,024 | 150.3 | +160% |
| Thornbury | 964 | 66.5 | +15% |
| Yate | 2,294 | 75.6 | +31% |
Of the 2 areas within Bradley Stoke, Bradley Stoke South had the highest crime rate (83.4 per 1,000) and Bradley Stoke North the lowest (45.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke South | Neighbourhood | 9,015 | 752 | 83.4 |
| Bradley Stoke North | Neighbourhood | 10,834 | 491 | 45.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Bradley Stoke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Great Meadow Road” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Meadow Road | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Gifford Crescent | 89 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Orchard Gate | 34 |
| On or near Fiddlers Wood Lane | 33 |
| On or near Jordan Walk | 29 |
| On or near Baileys Court Road | 27 |
| On or near Mautravers Close | 27 |
Of the 1,310 crimes in Bradley Stoke with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 178 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 490 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 476 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bradley Stoke has an estimated population of 25,745 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradley Stoke average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradley Stoke a safe place to live?
Bradley Stoke recorded 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,002nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradley Stoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 612 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Bradley Stoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke was up 19% on the year before: 1,488 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,248 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradley Stoke?
About 25,745 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradley Stoke?
Bradley Stoke 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.