Total Crime Rate
13.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Medway Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Frampton Cotterell , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 876 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 Medway Drive (BS36 2HQ) in the last 12 months was 13.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.3% lower than the Frampton Cotterell average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -89.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Medway Drive (BS36 2HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Syms Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frampton Cotterell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Spinney | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walter Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Harris Barton | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seymour Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seymour Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kelbra Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seymour Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wylington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seymour Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kelbra Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Lane | Under investigation |
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