Crime in Bradley Stoke: statistics, rates and trends
1,478 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bradley Stoke
- Questions about crime in Bradley Stoke
- About this data
1,478 crimes were recorded in Bradley Stoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 615 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bradley Stoke has the 1,013th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,478 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 25,745 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,478 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (984). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 1,478 | 57.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,265 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,197 | 46.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,231 | 47.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 984 | 38.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,055 | 41.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,135 | 44.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,142 | 44.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,285 | 49.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradley Stoke 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 burglary (+68%) and shoplifting (+67%). The largest falls were in other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 615 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 6.6 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Public order | 147 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 5.1 | 0.62 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +25% |
| Other theft | 88 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -12% |
| Burglary | 84 | 3.3 | 0.92 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 2.8 | 0.58 | +12% |
| Other crime | 23 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -8% |
| Drugs | 17 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +250% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.02 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradley Stoke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradley Stoke recorded 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradley Stoke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradley Stoke recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradley Stoke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradley Stoke recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradley Stoke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradley Stoke recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradley Stoke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradley Stoke recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradley Stoke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradley Stoke recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradley Stoke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradley Stoke recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradley Stoke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradley Stoke recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradley Stoke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradley Stoke recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradley Stoke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradley Stoke recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradley Stoke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradley Stoke recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradley Stoke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradley Stoke recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradley Stoke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradley Stoke recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bradley Stoke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradley Stoke recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bradley Stoke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradley Stoke.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +251% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,307 | 76.2 | +33% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +85% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 713 | 46.6 | -19% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,327 | 88.4 | +54% |
| Bristol | 66,977 | 150.1 | +162% |
| Thornbury | 968 | 66.7 | +16% |
| Yate | 2,354 | 77.6 | +35% |
2 areas within Bradley Stoke, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bradley Stoke South had the highest rate (84.7 per 1,000) and Bradley Stoke North the lowest (44.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke South | Neighbourhood | 9,015 | 764 | 84.7 |
| Bradley Stoke North | Neighbourhood | 10,834 | 482 | 44.5 |
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 Bradley Stoke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Meadow Road | 104 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Gifford Crescent | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Orchard Gate | 33 |
| On or near Jordan Walk | 31 |
| On or near Baileys Court Road | 31 |
| On or near Fiddlers Wood Lane | 31 |
| On or near Carter Walk | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradley Stoke 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 | 479 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Bradley Stoke has an estimated population of 25,745. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradley Stoke sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 28.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Bradley Stoke a safe place to live?
Bradley Stoke recorded 57.4 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 Bradley Stoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Bradley Stoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradley Stoke was up 17% on the year before: 1,478 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,265 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradley Stoke?
Bradley Stoke 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 Bradley Stoke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.