Total Crime Rate
49.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Backwell , and the 340th 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 Chapel Lane (BS40 8EU) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 0.7% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (BS40 8EU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Street, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Ricklands (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Backwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | High Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lye Mead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Frog Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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