Crime Rates at Ridgeway, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2EF

Ridgeway area has the 10th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nailsea West End , and the 302nd 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 Ridgeway (BS48 2EF) in the last 12 months was 57.5 per 1,000 residents and was 22.4% higher than the Nailsea West End average (47.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ridgeway (BS48 2EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kingshill, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Yew Tree Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.