Crime in Chipping Sodbury: statistics, rates and trends
469 crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chipping Sodbury
- Questions about crime in Chipping Sodbury
- About this data
469 crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 210 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chipping Sodbury has the 1,040th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 469 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 8,363 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury was highest in the year to July 2025 (564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (354). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 469 | 56.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 564 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 458 | 54.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 554 | 66.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 506 | 60.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 354 | 42.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 424 | 50.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 478 | 57.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 435 | 52.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chipping Sodbury 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 falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and vehicle crime (-62%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 25.1 | 0.73 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -21% |
| Public order | 53 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +7% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -62% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -62% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -27% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +300% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chipping Sodbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chipping Sodbury recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chipping Sodbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chipping Sodbury recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chipping Sodbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chipping Sodbury recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chipping Sodbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chipping Sodbury recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chipping Sodbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chipping Sodbury recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chipping Sodbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chipping Sodbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chipping Sodbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chipping Sodbury recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chipping Sodbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chipping Sodbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chipping Sodbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chipping Sodbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chipping Sodbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chipping Sodbury recorded 6 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 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chipping Sodbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chipping Sodbury recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chipping Sodbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chipping Sodbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chipping Sodbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chipping Sodbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chipping Sodbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chipping Sodbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate | 2,354 | 77.6 | +38% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 713 | 46.6 | -17% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,327 | 88.4 | +58% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | +2% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,307 | 76.2 | +36% |
| Thornbury | 968 | 66.7 | +19% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +89% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +260% |
1 areas within Chipping Sodbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge had the highest rate (52.0 per 1,000) and Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge the lowest (52.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | Neighbourhood | 11,335 | 589 | 52.0 |
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 Chipping Sodbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gaunts Road | 26 |
| On or near High Street | 24 |
| On or near Broad Street | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Hounds Road | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Mulberry Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Kestrel Close | 13 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
| On or near Estoril | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chipping Sodbury 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 | 174 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Chipping Sodbury has an estimated population of 8,363. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chipping Sodbury sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Chipping Sodbury a safe place to live?
Chipping Sodbury recorded 56.1 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 Chipping Sodbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Chipping Sodbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipping Sodbury was down 17% on the year before: 469 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 564 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chipping Sodbury?
Chipping Sodbury 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 Chipping Sodbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.