Crime Rates at Witcombe, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SQ

Witcombe area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Dodington , and the 426th highest 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 Witcombe (BS37 8SQ) in the last 12 months was 51.8 per 1,000 residents and was 4.4% higher than the Dodington average (49.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 69.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Witcombe (BS37 8SQ), the main crime hotspot is near Pitchcombe. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.