Crime Rates at Ferndown, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4DU

Ferndown area has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Dodington , and the 261st highest 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 Ferndown (BS37 4DU) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% higher than the Dodington average (50.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 42.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ferndown (BS37 4DU), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 234 crimes here, including 120 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.