Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knightcott Road area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 256th 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 Knightcott Road (BS29 6HR) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% lower than the Banwell & Winscombe average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 6 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knightcott Road (BS29 6HR), the main crime hotspot is near Waits Close. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwell & Winscombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Knightcott Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North View Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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