Crime and Safety in Downend and Bromley Heath
Last updated: 07 Jun 2026
Downend and Bromley Heath is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Gloucestershire, and is the 47th most dangerous overall out of Gloucestershire's 305 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Downend and Bromley Heath in 2026 is 39 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gloucestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 21% lower than the Gloucestershire rate of 49 per 1,000 daytime population. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Downend and Bromley Heath is the 138th safest small town, and the 4,933rd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2019, Downend and Bromley Heath had the worst crime rate in Gloucestershire for robbery, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.23 per 1,000 daytime population. And in January 2025, Downend and Bromley Heath was the worst small town in Gloucestershire for shoplifting, with 23 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 daytime population. March 2025 was also a bad month for Downend and Bromley Heath residents, when it was again Gloucestershire's most dangerous small town for shoplifting, recording 24 crimes at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 daytime population.
The most common crimes in Downend and Bromley Heath are violence and sexual offences, with 175 offences during 2026, giving a crime rate of 13. This is 7% higher than 2025's figure of 164 offences and a difference of 0.82 from 2025's crime rate of 12. Downend and Bromley Heath's least common crime is theft from the person, with 0 offences recorded in 2026.
Downend and Bromley Heath 2026 Crime Scorecard
Top 20 Most Dangerous
Small Towns, Gloucestershire
36% lower, regional crime rate
South West
46% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
Local Crime in Context
As of April 2026, the crime rate in Downend and Bromley Heath is 36% lower than the South West and 46% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Downend and Bromley Heath Crime Rate Over Time
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Downend and Bromley Heath Crime Map
Incidents mapped in Downend and Bromley Heath represent the time frame between January 2016 and April 2026. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
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Introduction to Downend and Bromley Heath's crime statistics
This crime profile provides a detailed view of crime and safety around Downend and Bromley Heath up to April 2026, the most recent data release available. The crime figures and statistics have been calculated across each of Downend and Bromley Heath's 298 postcodes using three area sizes for comparison:
- Within a Five-Minute Walk
- Within a Ten-Minute Walk
- Within a Fifteen-Minute Walk
Individual crime risk scores and index figures are for the 12-month period ending April 2026 unless otherwise stated.
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Crime Risk Scores
Downend and Bromley Heath • 12 Months Ending April 2026
The typical five-minute walk within Downend and Bromley Heath has a crime risk score of 364. This is based on analysis of 298 nearby areas within Downend and Bromley Heath, with "most" referring to roughly two thirds of the nearby locations.
Crime risk scores are on a scale of 1 to 1,000 and consider the severity of the crimes involved, as determined by sentencing guidelines. A score of 1 represents the lowest risk, and 1,000 the highest risk. This approach ensures that - unlike overall crime rate figures - bicycle theft is not given the same importance in Downend and Bromley Heath's risk scores as, for example, robbery, or violence & sexual offences.
Within a five-minute walk of the typical location in Downend and Bromley Heath, crime risk scores are typically around 364, while in Gloucestershire they are average 453.
Areas within a ten-minute walk typically see crime risk scores of 539 (445 for Gloucestershire), and scores within a fifteen-minute walk are most often around 643 (Gloucestershire 428).
Trends in Crime Risk
Downend and Bromley Heath
Calculated via Seasonal and Trend decomposition using Loess, the Seasonality Adjusted line represents the original data with seasonality subtracted, and the Trend line has been plotted unadjusted. Overall trend direction has been identified using the Mann-Kendall trend test, and rate calculated from the slope of the best-fit line identified from linear regression.
No trend could be found in Downend and Bromley Heath's crime risk scores over the last 10 years, and the trend may well be static.
Looking at the previous five years, the trend in Downend and Bromley Heath's crime risk score is up by 18%. While potentially a good indicator of the overall risk trend, cross-referencing with major cultural events and Covid's impact during this time is advised.
Over the last year, Downend and Bromley Heath's crime risk score has shown an upward trend of approximately 4.4%, indicating that the risk profile is going up. This is an extremely short time period for crime trend analysis, and caution should be exercised when interpreting this figure.
Crime Rates and Indexes
Downend and Bromley Heath
The CrimeRate Index shows how crime rates compare against the national average.
1.0 equals the average
2.0 is double
3.0 triple
0.5 is half and
0.25 a quarter.
Highest Crime Rates
Downend and Bromley Heath • 12 Months Ending April 2026
Excluding other crime and other theft because their geographic location is often not relevant, anti-social behaviour as its definition is too wide, and bicycle theft for its specificity.
Possession of Weapons offences have a crime rate of 0.40 reports per 1,000 people in Downend and Bromley Heath, which is 1.14 times the national average. This figure is calculated from 5 crime reports logged by Avon and Somerset Police during the 12-month period ending April 2026.
For the same period, Avon and Somerset Police recorded 9 reports of Robbery in Downend and Bromley Heath, resulting in a crime rate of 0.71 reports per 1,000, and a CrimeRate Index of 1.03.
The crime rate for Public Order is 0.90 times the national average at 5.21 reports per 1,000. This is from 69 crime reports reported to Avon and Somerset Police.
Most Significant 3-Year Increases in Crime Types
Downend and Bromley Heath
Excluding other crime and other theft, anti-social behaviour, and bicycle theft, and calculated with the same STL method described in Trends in Crime Risk, using CrimeRate Index figures to identify crime types that are trending above or below the national average, and the analysis timeframe limited to the last three years.
Public Order offences are trending upwards, and have a CrimeRate Index of 0.79 for the month of April 2026.
Three years ago, the monthly Public Order CrimeRate Index was 0.59 times the national average, and the current trend indicates an increase of 34% over this timeframe.
Burglary offences are trending upwards, and have a CrimeRate Index of 0.96 for the month of April 2026.
Three years ago, the monthly Burglary CrimeRate Index was 0.77 times the national average, and the current trend indicates an increase of 25% over this timeframe.
Vehicle Crime offences are trending upwards, and have a CrimeRate Index of 0.43 for the month of April 2026.
Three years ago, the monthly Vehicle Crime CrimeRate Index was 0.34 times the national average, and the current trend indicates an increase of 26% over this timeframe.
Most Significant 3-Year Decreases in Crime Types
Downend and Bromley Heath
Calculated with the same methodology as the largest increases section above.
No significant decreases identified.
Crime Type Breakdown & Heat Map
Downend and Bromley Heath • 12 Months Ending April 2026
Size and colour reflect the CrimeRate Index figures for each type of crime.
Downend and Bromley Heath | Gloucestershire | South West | |||||||
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| Crime Type | Count | Rate | Index | Count | Rate | Index | Count | Rate | Index |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 79 | 5.98 | 0.42 | 12,776 | 11.54 | 0.82 | 82,030 | 12.62 | 0.89 |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.31 | 1.82 | 566 | 0.52 | 0.71 | 3,702 | 0.54 | 0.74 |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.50 | 0.88 | 2,777 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 15,750 | 2.42 | 0.77 |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 25 | 1.90 | 0.37 | 4,341 | 3.92 | 0.62 | 36,459 | 5.64 | 0.90 |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.99 | 0.54 | 1,364 | 1.24 | 0.40 | 10,358 | 1.60 | 0.52 |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.54 | 0.89 | 1,449 | 1.30 | 0.70 | 8,931 | 1.38 | 0.75 |
| Other Theft | 61 | 4.63 | 0.89 | 4,079 | 3.68 | 0.65 | 31,450 | 4.85 | 0.85 |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.40 | 1.14 | 528 | 0.47 | 0.55 | 3,967 | 0.62 | 0.73 |
| Public Order | 69 | 5.21 | 0.90 | 5,210 | 4.71 | 0.81 | 36,669 | 5.63 | 0.97 |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.71 | 1.03 | 689 | 0.59 | 0.50 | 4,567 | 0.70 | 0.59 |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 5.75 | 0.81 | 5,696 | 5.14 | 0.72 | 37,365 | 5.76 | 0.81 |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | 178 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 2,043 | 0.33 | 0.21 |
| Vehicle Crime | 36 | 2.73 | 0.69 | 2,409 | 2.17 | 0.50 | 16,666 | 2.56 | 0.60 |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 175 | 13.24 | 0.44 | 25,193 | 22.75 | 0.75 | 189,257 | 29.13 | 0.96 |
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Total Crime by Year
Downend and Bromley Heath | Gloucestershire | South West | |||||||
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| Year | Count | Rate | Index | Count | Rate | Index | Count | Rate | Index |
| 2026 | 513 | 38.91 | 0.61 | 54,479 | 49.13 | 0.68 | 397,184 | 61.16 | 0.85 |
| 2025 | 582 | 44.28 | 0.67 | 63,613 | 57.93 | 0.78 | 402,192 | 62.40 | 0.84 |
| 2024 | 443 | 33.88 | 0.51 | 67,182 | 61.87 | 0.82 | 357,420 | 55.92 | 0.74 |
| 2023 | 434 | 33.27 | 0.49 | 68,362 | 63.73 | 0.81 | 360,086 | 56.89 | 0.72 |
| 2022 | 468 | 35.65 | 0.52 | 58,356 | 55.10 | 0.72 | 351,958 | 56.19 | 0.73 |
| 2021 | 524 | 40.06 | 0.62 | 46,191 | 44.17 | 0.64 | 311,592 | 50.21 | 0.73 |
| 2020 | 464 | 35.42 | 0.52 | 52,543 | 50.65 | 0.68 | 343,342 | 55.68 | 0.75 |
| 2019 | 387 | 29.61 | 0.44 | 47,830 | 46.35 | 0.61 | 348,574 | 56.87 | 0.75 |
| 2018 | 452 | 34.69 | 0.53 | 47,633 | 46.50 | 0.65 | 340,408 | 55.87 | 0.79 |
| 2017 | 533 | 40.94 | 0.71 | 45,382 | 44.66 | 0.70 | 312,784 | 51.72 | 0.81 |
| 2016 | 151 | 11.57 | 0.69 | 13,785 | 13.57 | 0.71 | 92,229 | 15.29 | 0.80 |
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Downend and Bromley Heath Compared to Nearby Small Towns
12 Months Ending Apr 2026
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 1,281 | 76.95 | 98% more dangerous |
| Filton | 1,162 | 92.01 | 136% more dangerous |
| Cinderford | 521 | 54.96 | 41% more dangerous |
| Yate | 1,994 | 74.13 | 91% more dangerous |
| Patchway | 1,157 | 60.86 | 56% more dangerous |
| Coleford | 438 | 42.22 | 9% more dangerous |
| Quedgeley | 1,313 | 49.98 | 28% more dangerous |
| Cirencester | 1,105 | 44.19 | 14% more dangerous |
| Thornbury | 903 | 55.36 | 42% more dangerous |
| Tewkesbury | 607 | 44.74 | 15% more dangerous |
| Lydney | 511 | 42.53 | 9% more dangerous |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,041 | 55.87 | 44% more dangerous |
| Emersons Green | 1,171 | 55.30 | 42% more dangerous |
| Stonehouse | 402 | 41.85 | 8% more dangerous |
| Dursley | 320 | 38.37 | 1.4% safer |
| Brockworth | 397 | 35.15 | 10% safer |
| West Dean | 358 | 34.17 | 12% safer |
| Winterbourne | 547 | 43.90 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bitton | 382 | 38.56 | 0.90% safer |
| Dodington | 315 | 37.56 | 3.5% safer |
| Cam | 274 | 28.49 | 27% safer |
| Downend and Bromley Heath | 513 | 38.91 | - |
| Bradley Stoke | 996 | 37.09 | 4.7% safer |
Comparing Downend and Bromley Heath to the UK's Major Cities
12 Months Ending Apr 2026
| City Name | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Downend and Bromley Heath | 38.91 | - |
| Cardiff | 79.55 | 104% more dangerous |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 82.69 | 113% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 84.09 | 116% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.87 | 152% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 104.64 | 169% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 105.05 | 170% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 106.48 | 174% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 107.10 | 175% more dangerous |
| Nottingham | 107.74 | 177% more dangerous |
| Westminster | 125.00 | 221% more dangerous |
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Offences In and Around Downend and Bromley Heath's Parks & Leisure Spaces
Limited to spaces in Downend and Bromley Heath that are named and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries in the 12 months to Apr 2026.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Moor | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Staple Hill and Districts Allotments | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | 2 |
| Hill House Park | 6 | 1 | 3 | - | 19 | 7 |
| Page Park | 21 | 1 | 1 | - | 12 | 19 |
| Badminton Road Playing Fields | 5 | - | 2 | - | 8 | 8 |
Recent Crimes in Downend and Bromley Heath
The 20 most recent crime reports in Downend and Bromley Heath.
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Coronation Road | |
| April 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near South View | |
| April 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near South View | |
| April 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near South View | |
| April 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Sutherland Avenue | |
| April 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Christchurch Avenue | |
| April 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cleeve Avenue | |
| April 2026 | Other crime | On or near Downend Road | |
| April 2026 | Other crime | On or near South View | |
| April 2026 | Possession of weapons | On or near Downend Road | |
| April 2026 | Public order | On or near Salisbury Drive | |
| April 2026 | Public order | On or near Overnhill Court | |
| April 2026 | Public order | On or near Downend Road | |
| April 2026 | Vehicle crime | On or near Cleeve Lodge Close | |
| April 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Coronation Road | |
| April 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Downend Road | |
| April 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandringham Park | |
| April 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Downend Road | |
| April 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near North View | |
| April 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near South View |
Methodology & Data Sources
Downend and Bromley Heath Crime Report
Data Sources & Processing
Every month, CrimeRate processes crime reports from data.police.uk, the UK's official provider of open crime report data. Each crime report includes anonymised coordinates, most often "snapped" to the middle of the nearest street, or to the nearest major landmark. The reports also include the month and year the crime was reported, as well as the type of crime.
Data releases on data.police.uk happen once a month, with a two-month delay. This means that, for example, crimes reported in Downend and Bromley Heath during June 2026 will typically become available in August 2026. The latest release is for Apr 2026 and was released in Jun 2026. To provide current and historical crime statistics, CrimeRate processed 61,669,232 crime reports for the latest release.
Downend and Bromley Heath Data Points
For Downend and Bromley Heath, CrimeRate uses the geographic boundaries provided by The Office for National Statistics in the December 2023 release of their Parishes and Non Civil Parished Areas dataset, using the PARNCP23CD column value E04001082.
Due to the 2021 Census being conducted during a UK-wide Coronavirus lockdown, the daytime population figures released so far cannot be relied on for purposes such as comparing crime rates. Instead, CrimeRate uses Downend and Bromley Heath's daytime - or "workday" - population of 9,037 from the ONS 2011 Census for calculations throughout the site.
All geographic boundaries use the full resolution - extent of the realm versions where provided to avoid missing crime reports near coastlines and rivers - the banks of the Thames in particular - that would otherwise not be included when using the clipped to the coastline datasets.
Calculating Crime Rates
CrimeRate locates the UK region, county, and town/city/village locality for each crime report, and calculates the crime rate by taking the sum of all crime reports, dividing it by the locality's daytime / "workday" population, and multiplying the result by 1,000 to get the crime rate per 1,000.
Crime Risk Score Calculations
CrimeRate calculates crime counts for local, nearby, and wider areas for every postcode in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The postcodes locations are deduplicated by a process that ensures distinct points are approximately 50 metres apart. This process removes the bias that would otherwise come from counting the same crimes several times in heavily populated areas.
Using a custom algorithm developed in-house, CrimeRate applies a crime severity weighting to each area's crime counts, based on the type of crime reported. This increases or decreases the crime count, or zeroes it out entirely, depending on the crime type. A separate crime severity rate is then calculated, standardised, and scaled to fit the crime risk score range of 1 to 1,000, with 1 being the lowest score, and 1,000 the highest.
Crime risk scores undergo further analysis per town, city, and village plus other areas including police forces and neighbourhoods. CrimeRate uses percentiles to work out the most common range of crime risk scores in each locality. This includes identifying the high and low bounds where approximately 68% of scores fall, and finding the median (50th percentile) for easy reference.
The crime types with a weight of zero are: Anti-Social Behaviour; Bicycle Theft; Other Crime; Other Theft; and Shoplifting. The highest weights to are assigned to Violence & Sexual Offences, and the lowest to Vehicle Crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crime in Downend and Bromley Heath