Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Ferndale Avenue area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common , and the 313th lowest crime rate of 873 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 Ferndale Avenue (BS30 9XS) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 22.8% lower than the Bitton & Oldland Common average (46.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferndale Avenue (BS30 9XS), the main crime hotspot is near Edgewood Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Longwell Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Cloverdale Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Great Dowles | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Edgewood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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