BS34 5TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS34 5TX

BS34 5TX, South Gloucestershire has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 640.66 per 1,000 population. This BS34 5TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS34 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 12.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS34 5TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS34 5TX, encompassing approximately 118 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS34 5TX area, explore the BS34 5TX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-22.95% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BS34 5TX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

BS34 5TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47640.66-22.95%
Other theft12396.20-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour6101.16100.00%
Public order450.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.72-70.00%
Vehicle crime225.29100.00%
Drugs116.860.00%
Possession of weapons18.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61868.2615.09%
Other theft13514.21-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences10109.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson584.30150.00%
Burglary442.150.00%
Public order433.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour333.72200.00%
Bicycle theft225.290.00%
Vehicle crime116.860.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53708.1015.22%
Other theft17446.78-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences5143.31-16.67%
Public order342.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.290.00%
Drugs116.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.43-66.67%
Theft from the person18.430.00%
Vehicle crime18.430.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46733.39-16.36%
Other theft24387.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences6202.31500.00%
Public order450.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.7250.00%
Bicycle theft125.290.00%
Drugs18.430.00%
Vehicle crime18.43-50.00%
Burglary18.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55615.377.84%
Other theft8463.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson467.44100.00%
Vehicle crime233.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons116.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51623.80-10.53%
Other theft10429.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour684.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.58-33.33%
Robbery216.860.00%
Bicycle theft116.860.00%
Public order18.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime18.430.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57665.9529.55%
Violence and sexual offences9480.49125.00%
Public order475.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour333.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson325.2950.00%
Other theft225.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime116.86-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44581.65-15.38%
Other theft6370.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour550.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences442.15-33.33%
Public order333.720.00%
Vehicle crime325.290.00%
Other crime225.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.860.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting52573.2248.57%
Violence and sexual offences6438.35-33.33%
Public order350.58-62.50%
Other theft325.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.29-71.43%
Burglary116.860.00%
Theft from the person18.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35573.22-18.60%
Violence and sexual offences9295.04350.00%
Public order875.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour767.44600.00%
Other theft459.01-60.00%
Theft from the person233.72100.00%
Vehicle crime216.860.00%
Burglary116.860.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43522.64-8.51%
Other theft10362.4825.00%
Vehicle crime284.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.86-75.00%
Drugs116.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.43-66.67%
Other crime18.430.00%
Theft from the person18.430.00%
Public order18.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47590.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences8396.200.00%
Other theft867.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour367.440.00%
Public order225.290.00%
Drugs116.860.00%
Vehicle crime18.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 591 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202461
July 202453
June 202446
May 202455
April 202451
March 202457
February 202444
January 202452
December 202335
November 202343
October 202347

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202417
June 202424
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS34 5TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Merlin Road
    Total27
    Shoplifting19
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Centaurus Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Highwood Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Pegasus Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1