Total Crime Rate
181.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goldcrest Way area has the 4th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Charlton & Cribbs , and the 59th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Goldcrest Way (BS35 4GH) in the last 12 months was 181.5 per 1,000 residents and was 16.1% lower than the Charlton & Cribbs average (216.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -47.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 70.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goldcrest Way (BS35 4GH), the main crime hotspot is near Goldcrest Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Charlton & Cribbs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Goldcrest Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goldcrest Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Palmer Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Palmer Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Palmer Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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