Crime in Thornbury: statistics, rates and trends
968 crimes were recorded in Thornbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thornbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornbury
- Types of crime in Thornbury
- Thornbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thornbury
- Streets with the most crime in Thornbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornbury
- Population and deprivation in Thornbury
- Questions about crime in Thornbury
- About this data
968 crimes were recorded in Thornbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 437 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thornbury has the 845th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornbury | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 968 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.7 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 14,505 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornbury was highest in the year to July 2026 (968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (683). 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 | 968 | 66.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 900 | 62.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 755 | 52.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 683 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 731 | 50.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 711 | 49.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 782 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 960 | 66.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 897 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornbury 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%) and shoplifting (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-62%) and other crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 11.0 | 0.71 | +19% |
| Public order | 107 | 7.4 | 1.11 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.2 | 0.51 | -6% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +73% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +260% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -35% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornbury recorded 437 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornbury recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornbury recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornbury recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornbury recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornbury recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornbury recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornbury recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thornbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thornbury recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornbury recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thornbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thornbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thornbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | -14% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 713 | 46.6 | -30% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +202% |
| Yate | 2,354 | 77.6 | +16% |
| Chipping Sodbury | 469 | 56.1 | -16% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,307 | 76.2 | +14% |
| Chepstow | 1,257 | 100.1 | +50% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +59% |
1 areas within Thornbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Thornbury had the highest rate (73.0 per 1,000) and Thornbury the lowest (73.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury | Neighbourhood | 17,104 | 1,248 | 73.0 |
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 Thornbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charles Close | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Chiltern Park | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Haybob Road | 24 |
| On or near Quaker Lane | 24 |
| On or near Dart Close | 23 |
| On or near Oakleaze Road | 23 |
| On or near Spey Close | 23 |
| On or near High Street | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornbury 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 | 407 | 42.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 159 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Thornbury has an estimated population of 14,505. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornbury sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Thornbury a safe place to live?
Thornbury recorded 66.7 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 Thornbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Thornbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornbury was up 8% on the year before: 968 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornbury?
Thornbury 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 Thornbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.