Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westward Drive area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gordano Valley , and the 294th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
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 Westward Drive (BS20 0JR) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% lower than the Gordano Valley average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westward Drive (BS20 0JR), the main crime hotspot is near Underbanks. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 50 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gordano Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Church Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Underbanks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Underbanks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Back Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Underbanks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Underbanks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Baltic Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sambourne Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Briar Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Briar Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crockerne Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Lea | — |
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