Total Crime Rate
65.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rickford Rise area has the 29th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 269th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North 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 Rickford Rise (BS40 7AJ) in the last 12 months was 65.4 per 1,000 residents and was 21.4% higher than the Banwell & Winscombe average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rickford Rise (BS40 7AJ), the main crime hotspot is near The Batch. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwell & Winscombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Batch | Under investigation |
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