Total Crime Rate
1429.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morgan Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 4th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Morgan Close (BS22 6DP) in the last 12 months was 1429.6 per 1,000 residents and was 2555.2% higher than the Banwell & Winscombe average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 146 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -51.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 140.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morgan Close (BS22 6DP), the main crime hotspot is near Gator Court. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwell & Winscombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gator Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Worle Moor Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rowan Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yarbury Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sunny Bank Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Farm Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Farm Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gator Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gator Court | Under investigation |
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