Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kent Avenue area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 102nd 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 Kent Avenue (BS24 7FH) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 71.7% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kent Avenue (BS24 7FH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Gardener Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kent Avenue (7 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 | Other crime | Irons Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Gardener Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gardener Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gardener Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gardener Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gardener Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gardener Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gardener Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Turnock Gardens | Under investigation |
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