Total Crime Rate
51.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ridley Avenue area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley , and the 396th highest 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 Ridley Avenue (BS16 9QN) in the last 12 months was 51.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.1% lower than the Boyd Valley average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -58.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ridley Avenue (BS16 9QN), the main crime hotspot is near The Sidings. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boyd Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merritt Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Siston Park | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Sidings | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanier Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Arnold Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Junction Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Whistle Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Siston Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Siston Park | Under investigation |
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