Total Crime Rate
41.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Road area has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
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 Main Road (BS39 5BJ) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 19.3% higher than the Chew Valley average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Road (BS39 5BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Elm View. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chew Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Perrin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brandown Close | Under investigation |
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