Total Crime Rate
29.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North View area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 276th 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 North View (BS16 5RU) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 46.0% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -30.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North View (BS16 5RU), the main crime hotspot is near South View. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frenchay & Downend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Longden Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albert Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South View | — |
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