Total Crime Rate
53.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bristol Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley , and the 266th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bristol Road (BS40 6HF) in the last 12 months was 53.3 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 27.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bristol Road (BS40 6HF), the main crime hotspot is near The Street. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 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 | Other crime | Whistley Lane | Under investigation |
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