Crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne: statistics, rates and trends
705 crimes were recorded in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- Types of crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- Streets with the most crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- Demographics of Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- Questions about crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (301), anti-social behaviour (91) and burglary (68) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,212th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 705 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.1 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 15,304 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne peaked in the year to August 2024 (749 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (518). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 705 | 46.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 688 | 45.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 749 | 48.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 665 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 576 | 37.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 518 | 33.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 610 | 39.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 594 | 38.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 680 | 44.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne recorded notably more burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (85% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 39 to 68 and vehicle crime rose from 28 to 38, while other theft fell from 73 to 49 and public order fell from 69 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +74% |
| Public order | 54 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.3 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke | 1,488 | 57.8 | +25% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,313 | 76.5 | +66% |
| Yate | 2,294 | 75.6 | +64% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +133% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,356 | 88.6 | +92% |
| Chipping Sodbury | 468 | 56.0 | +21% |
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +339% |
| Thornbury | 964 | 66.5 | +44% |
Of the 2 areas within Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne, Frampton Cotterell had the highest crime rate (52.7 per 1,000) and Winterbourne the lowest (44.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frampton Cotterell | Neighbourhood | 13,482 | 711 | 52.7 |
| Winterbourne | Neighbourhood | 6,565 | 294 | 44.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Holmwood Close | 24 |
| On or near Clyde Road | 19 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 18 |
| On or near Western Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Woodend Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 12 |
| On or near Deacon Close | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
Of the 614 crimes in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne has an estimated population of 15,304 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne a safe place to live?
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne recorded 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,212th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne was up 2% on the year before: 705 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 688 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne?
About 15,304 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne?
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 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.