Total Crime Rate
59.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wells Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Stockwood , and the 496th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
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 Wells Road (BS14 0PA) in the last 12 months was 59.2 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% lower than the Stockwood average (107.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 45.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wells Road (BS14 0PA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gilda Square East (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Stockwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor House Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gilda Parade | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilda Square East | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor House Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor House Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badgers Holt | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilda Square West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gilda Square West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gilda Square West | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gilda Parade | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cowling Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gilda Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gilda Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Manor House Lane | Under investigation |
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