Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sedgefield Gardens area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green , and the 195th lowest crime rate of 873 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sedgefield Gardens (BS16 6SU) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 68.4% lower than the Emersons Green average (77.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sedgefield Gardens (BS16 6SU), the main crime hotspot is near Four Acre Crescent. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frenchay & Downend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Ascot Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Four Acre Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Four Acre Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Fontwell Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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