Total Crime Rate
54.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bristol Road 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 Bristol Road (BS14 0PT) 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 Bristol Road (BS14 0PT), the main crime hotspot is near St Nicholas Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Churchways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Witheys | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bridge Close | Under investigation |
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