Total Crime Rate
64.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Barton area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 276th 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 The Barton (BS24 0AS) in the last 12 months was 64.1 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% higher 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Barton (BS24 0AS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Willow Drive, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shiplate Road (2 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 | Burglary | The Barton | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Barton | Under investigation |
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