Crime in Chipping Sodbury: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chipping Sodbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Chipping Sodbury
- Types of crime in Chipping Sodbury
- Chipping Sodbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chipping Sodbury
- Streets with the most crime in Chipping Sodbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chipping Sodbury
- Demographics of Chipping Sodbury
- Questions about crime in Chipping Sodbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (217), anti-social behaviour (59) and public order (50) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,034th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 468 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 8,363 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury peaked in the year to August 2025 (552 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (344). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 468 | 56.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 552 | 66.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 463 | 55.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 542 | 64.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 523 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 344 | 41.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 427 | 51.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 483 | 57.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 436 | 52.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and other theft (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 92 to 59 and criminal damage and arson fell from 56 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chipping Sodbury; 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 Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate | 2,294 | 75.6 | +35% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 705 | 46.1 | -18% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,356 | 88.6 | +58% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,488 | 57.8 | +3% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,313 | 76.5 | +37% |
| Thornbury | 964 | 66.5 | +19% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +92% |
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +261% |
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge is the one area listed within Chipping Sodbury, with 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | Neighbourhood | 11,335 | 608 | 53.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Chipping Sodbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broad Street” and “Gaunts Road” (26 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broad Street | 26 |
| On or near Gaunts Road | 26 |
| On or near High Street | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Hounds Road | 16 |
| On or near Mulberry Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Dovecote | 14 |
| On or near Kestrel Close | 14 |
| On or near Drovers Way | 13 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
Of the 409 crimes in Chipping Sodbury with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Chipping Sodbury has an estimated population of 8,363 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chipping Sodbury average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chipping Sodbury a safe place to live?
Chipping Sodbury recorded 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,034th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chipping Sodbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Chipping Sodbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury was down 15% on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 552 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chipping Sodbury?
About 8,363 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chipping Sodbury?
Chipping Sodbury 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.