Crime Rates at Wedmore Vale, Bristol, BS3 5HZ

Wedmore Vale area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Filwood , and the 526th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

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 Wedmore Vale (BS3 5HZ) in the last 12 months was 63.3 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% lower than the Filwood average (132.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 550.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 366.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wedmore Vale (BS3 5HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Melvin Square. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.