Total Crime Rate
10.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Hedges area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 58th 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 The Hedges (BS22 7BU) in the last 12 months was 10.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% lower than the Banwell & Winscombe average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around The Hedges (BS22 7BU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bristol Road, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Court Close (23 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Banwell & Winscombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bristol Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ellis Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bristol Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brimbleworth Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Court Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Court Close | Under investigation |
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