Crime in Kingswood
Kingswood had 2,097 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 31 South Gloucestershire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle South Gloucestershire area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.
BS15, South Gloucestershire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kingswood
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kingswood. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 784 | 37% |
| anti-social behaviour | 326 | 16% |
| shoplifting | 229 | 11% |
| criminal damage | 170 | 8% |
| theft | 144 | 7% |
| vehicle crime | 126 | 6% |
| public order | 106 | 5% |
| burglary | 79 | 4% |
Kingswood against South Gloucestershire
| Type | Kingswood per 1,000 | Middle South Gloucestershire area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 35 | 28.2 | ▼ 5% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | 3 | ▼ 25% |
| Vehicle crime | 5.6 | 2.5 | ▲ 6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14.6 | 9.4 | ▲ 14% |
| Theft and robbery | 7.9 | 5.2 | ▲ 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speedwell | 138.1 | ▼ 12% |
| Two Mile Hill | 132.8 | ▼ 7% |
| Hillfields | 118.5 | ▼ 14% |
| Kingswood | 93.6 | ▼ 4% |
| Cadbury Heath | 87.9 | ▲ 1% |
| Upper Soundwell | 75.1 | ▼ 6% |
| Hanham | 52.6 | ▼ 14% |
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Questions people ask
Is Kingswood a safe area?
Kingswood had about 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 31 South Gloucestershire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Kingswood?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (784), followed by anti-social behaviour (326) and shoplifting (229).