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

Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway (BS48 2EQ) 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 Ridgeway (BS48 2EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Old Church Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.