WITCOMBE, BS37 8SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS37 8SX

WITCOMBE, BS37 8SX, South Gloucestershire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This BS37 8SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS37 postcode area, which has experienced 178 crimes and a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS37 8SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS37 8SX, encompassing approximately 2071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS37 8SX area, explore the BS37 8SX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BS37 8SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingscote with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Edgeworth with total crimes: 2

WITCOMBE, BS37 8SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.28-53.33%
Burglary33.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.077.14%
Anti-social behaviour47.24100.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.14-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.76-66.67%
Public order10.97-85.71%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.9787.50%
Public order77.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.90100.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1414.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.86-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.930.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.3866.67%
Public order22.41-33.33%
Robbery10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.14-18.18%
Public order34.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1710.00%
Public order35.31200.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7611.11%
Other theft14.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6912.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.35300.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.86-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202414
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS37 8SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kingscote
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edgeworth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Badgeworth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chargrove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Abbotswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westerleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pitchcombe
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1