Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maypole Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 116th 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 Maypole Close (BS39 5PP) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.8% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maypole Close (BS39 5PP), the main crime hotspot is near Furnleaze. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Kings Oak Meadow | Under investigation |
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