Total Crime Rate
76.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Court Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Portishead East , and the 228th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Court Close (BS20 6UX) in the last 12 months was 76.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.9% lower than the Portishead East average (89.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 48.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Court Close (BS20 6UX), the main crime hotspot is near Glebe Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Portishead East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Glebe Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Richmond Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Glebe Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brampton Way | Under investigation |
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