Crime Rates at Saltwell Avenue, Bristol, BS14 0PE

Saltwell Avenue area has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 256th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Saltwell Avenue (BS14 0PE) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saltwell Avenue (BS14 0PE), the main crime hotspot is near Cowling Road. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.