Total Crime Rate
96.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Square area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 132nd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Square (BS39 5SH) in the last 12 months was 96.8 per 1,000 residents and was 175.9% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 64.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Square (BS39 5SH), 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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