Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barley Cross area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Congresbury & Puxton , and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barley Cross (BS22 9TB) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.4% lower than the Congresbury & Puxton average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barley Cross (BS22 9TB), the main crime hotspot is near Lilac Way. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Congresbury & Puxton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Warrilow Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Harvey Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Warrilow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Locksbrook Road | — |
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