Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bullhouse Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Backwell , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North 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 Bullhouse Lane (BS40 5NY) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% lower than the Backwell average (49.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bullhouse Lane (BS40 5NY), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Backwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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