Is Bishops Cleeve Safe?
Crime statistics for Bishops Cleeve. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 2,106 total crimes recorded in Bishops Cleeve
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Bishops Cleeve — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishops Cleeve safe?
Bishops Cleeve has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 926 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 21.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bishops Cleeve are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Cleeve in the last 12 months?
926 crimes were recorded in Bishops Cleeve in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 21.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,180 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 726 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bishops Cleeve?
The most common crime in Bishops Cleeve is Violent Crime, with 726 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 78.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bishops Cleeve increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bishops Cleeve is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 21.5% — from 1,180 crimes in the previous 12 months to 926 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Bishops Cleeve?
Bishops Cleeve has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bishops Cleeve compare to the Gloucestershire Constabulary average?
Bishops Cleeve has a safety score of 9/100, while the Gloucestershire Constabulary force area average is 32/100. Bishops Cleeve is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bishops Cleeve?
38.1% of crimes recorded in Bishops Cleeve resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gloucestershire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bishops Cleeve?
726 violent crimes were recorded in Bishops Cleeve in the last 12 months — representing 78.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 538 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bishops Cleeve last updated?
The crime data for Bishops Cleeve was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bishops Cleeve with other areas?
You can compare Bishops Cleeve with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.