Crime in Downend
Downend had 145 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 31 South Gloucestershire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle South Gloucestershire area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.
BS16, South Gloucestershire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downend
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downend. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 63 | 43% |
| theft | 18 | 12% |
| anti-social behaviour | 15 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 15 | 10% |
| shoplifting | 14 | 10% |
| public order | 7 | 5% |
| other crime | 5 | 3% |
| burglary | 3 | 2% |
Downend against South Gloucestershire
| Type | Downend per 1,000 | Middle South Gloucestershire area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 17.3 | 28.2 | ▲ 7% |
| Burglary | 0.8 | 3 | ▼ 73% |
| Vehicle crime | 0.6 | 2.5 | ▼ 80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4.1 | 9.4 | ▼ 17% |
| Theft and robbery | 5.2 | 5.2 | ▲ 73% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfields | 118.5 | ▼ 14% |
| Staple Hill | 79.5 | ▼ 17% |
| Frenchay | 75.2 | ▼ 5% |
| Upper Soundwell | 75.1 | ▼ 6% |
| Emersons Green | 68.2 | ▼ 12% |
| Mangotsfield | 49.7 | ▼ 24% |
| Downend | 39.9 | ▼ 9% |
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Questions people ask
Is Downend a safe area?
Downend had about 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 31 South Gloucestershire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Downend?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (63), followed by theft (18) and anti-social behaviour (15).