Total Crime Rate
85.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridle Avenue area has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 167th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bridle Avenue (BS14 0FR) in the last 12 months was 85.1 per 1,000 residents and was 142.7% higher than the Chew Valley average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -9.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 66.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridle Avenue (BS14 0FR), the main crime hotspot is near Bridle Avenue. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chew Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Horseshoe Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dobunni Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wansdyke Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bridge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Staunton Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridle Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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