Total Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottonwood Drive area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common , and the 216th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
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 Cottonwood Drive (BS30 9UF) in the last 12 months was 24.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% lower than the Bitton & Oldland Common average (39.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottonwood Drive (BS30 9UF), the main crime hotspot is near Long Handstones. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bitton & Oldland Common| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Willsbridge Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shellards Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | All Saints Close | Under investigation |
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