Total Crime Rate
34.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Ivy Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Nailsea West End , and the 265th lowest crime rate of 731 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 Ivy Close (BS48 2EJ) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% lower than the Nailsea West End average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ivy Close (BS48 2EJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Silver Street, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Strawberry Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Silver Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Strawberry Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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