Crime Rates at Walnut Close, Bristol, BS15 4HY

Walnut Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood , and the 222nd 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 Walnut Close (BS15 4HY) in the last 12 months was 24.9 per 1,000 residents and was 77.8% lower than the Kingswood average (112.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 ( 66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walnut Close (BS15 4HY), the main crime hotspot is near Edgecombe Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.