Crime in Stoke Gifford: statistics, rates and trends
1,307 crimes were recorded in Stoke Gifford in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stoke Gifford at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke Gifford
- Types of crime in Stoke Gifford
- Stoke Gifford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stoke Gifford
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke Gifford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke Gifford
- Population and deprivation in Stoke Gifford
- Questions about crime in Stoke Gifford
- About this data
1,307 crimes were recorded in Stoke Gifford in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 467 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stoke Gifford has the 683rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoke Gifford | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,307 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.2 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 17,160 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Gifford was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,307 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,000). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 1,307 | 76.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,262 | 73.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,050 | 61.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,229 | 71.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,179 | 68.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,076 | 62.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,180 | 68.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,071 | 62.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,000 | 58.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 138 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoke Gifford 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+27%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-48%) and robbery (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 27.2 | 0.79 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 180 | 10.5 | 1.27 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +27% |
| Public order | 117 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +17% |
| Other theft | 100 | 5.8 | 0.91 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 3.6 | 0.73 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +23% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.3 | 0.94 | -15% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -11% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.99 | -48% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 0.56 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoke Gifford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoke Gifford recorded 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoke Gifford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoke Gifford recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoke Gifford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoke Gifford recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoke Gifford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoke Gifford recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoke Gifford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoke Gifford recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoke Gifford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoke Gifford recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoke Gifford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoke Gifford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoke Gifford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoke Gifford recorded 57 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 down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoke Gifford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoke Gifford recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoke Gifford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoke Gifford recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoke Gifford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoke Gifford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoke Gifford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoke Gifford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoke Gifford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoke Gifford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoke Gifford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoke Gifford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stoke Gifford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoke Gifford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Gifford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +40% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | -25% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +165% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 713 | 46.6 | -39% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,327 | 88.4 | +16% |
| Bristol | 66,977 | 150.1 | +97% |
| Yate | 2,354 | 77.6 | +2% |
| Chipping Sodbury | 469 | 56.1 | -26% |
2 areas within Stoke Gifford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stoke Gifford had the highest rate (75.2 per 1,000) and Stoke Park & Cheswick the lowest (70.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | Neighbourhood | 16,416 | 1,235 | 75.2 |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | Neighbourhood | 9,698 | 687 | 70.8 |
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 Stoke Gifford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Stoke Way | 139 |
| On or near Coldharbour Lane | 137 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Oxleigh Way | 75 |
| On or near Harry Stoke Road | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near John St Quinton Close | 43 |
| On or near Filton Road | 37 |
| On or near Little Stony Leas | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoke Gifford 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 | 417 | 31.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 380 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 167 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
Stoke Gifford has an estimated population of 17,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoke Gifford sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoke Gifford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Stoke Gifford a safe place to live?
Stoke Gifford recorded 76.2 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 Stoke Gifford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (180).
Is crime in Stoke Gifford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Gifford was up 4% on the year before: 1,307 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,262 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoke Gifford?
Stoke Gifford 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 Stoke Gifford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.