Total Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Paulwood Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Paulwood Road (BS39 5DE) in the last 12 months was 25.1 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% lower than the Chew Valley average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Paulwood Road (BS39 5DE), 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 | Elm View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brandown Close | Under investigation |
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