Crime in Stoke Gifford: statistics, rates and trends
1,313 crimes were recorded in Stoke Gifford in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stoke Gifford
- Questions about crime in Stoke Gifford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (456), shoplifting (176) and anti-social behaviour (173) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 674th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stoke Gifford | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,313 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 17,160 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Stoke Gifford of any year here (1,313 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,313 | 76.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,242 | 72.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,066 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,197 | 69.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,195 | 69.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,087 | 63.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,183 | 68.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,067 | 62.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,018 | 59.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (44% below) and other crime (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 47 to 65 and anti-social behaviour rose from 128 to 173, while drugs fell from 47 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 456 | 26.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 176 | 10.3 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 112 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 105 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stoke Gifford; 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 Stoke Gifford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +40% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,488 | 57.8 | -24% |
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +164% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 705 | 46.1 | -40% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,356 | 88.6 | +16% |
| Bristol | 67,024 | 150.3 | +96% |
| Yate | 2,294 | 75.6 | -1% |
| Chipping Sodbury | 468 | 56.0 | -27% |
Of the 2 areas within Stoke Gifford, Stoke Gifford had the highest crime rate (76.1 per 1,000) and Stoke Park & Cheswick the lowest (71.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | Neighbourhood | 16,416 | 1,250 | 76.1 |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | Neighbourhood | 9,698 | 689 | 71.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Stoke Gifford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coldharbour Lane” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldharbour Lane | 142 |
| On or near Great Stoke Way | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Oxleigh Way | 78 |
| On or near Harry Stoke Road | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Filton Road | 37 |
| On or near John St Quinton Close | 36 |
| On or near Little Stony Leas | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
Of the 1,140 crimes in Stoke Gifford with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 423 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Stoke Gifford has an estimated population of 17,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (33.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (7.3%, against 18.2%) and a younger population (9.1%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke Gifford average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoke Gifford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 33.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke Gifford a safe place to live?
Stoke Gifford recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 674th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stoke Gifford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 456 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (176).
Is crime in Stoke Gifford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Gifford was up 6% on the year before: 1,313 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,242 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke Gifford?
About 17,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke Gifford?
Stoke Gifford 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.