Crime Rates at Puffin Close, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8TU

Puffin Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 77th 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 Puffin Close (BS22 8TU) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 76.0% lower than the Banwell & Winscombe average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Puffin Close (BS22 8TU), the main crime hotspot is near Trelissick Gardens. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.