Total Crime Rate
20.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mariners Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Backwell , and the 154th lowest 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 Mariners Close (BS48 3HZ) in the last 12 months was 20.7 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mariners Close (BS48 3HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Westfield Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Backwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Westfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Embercourt Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Russett Close | Under investigation |
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