Total Crime Rate
71.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bickford Close area has the 28th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley , and the 277th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
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 Bickford Close (BS30 8SG) in the last 12 months was 71.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% higher than the Boyd Valley average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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 Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 48.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bickford Close (BS30 8SG), the main crime hotspot is near Bickford Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boyd Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Belsher Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Tanner Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bickford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bickford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bickford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Churchill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bickford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bickford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tanner Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Craven Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Belsher Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Horsecroft Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Downside Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howes Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dylan Thomas Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bickford Close | Under investigation |
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