Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bristol Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Congresbury & Puxton , and the 306th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bristol Road (BS49 5BG) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.4% lower than the Congresbury & Puxton average (68.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bristol Road (BS49 5BG), the main crime hotspot is near South Side. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Congresbury & Puxton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bristol Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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