BS20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS20

BS20, North Somerset has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BS20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BS20, encompassing approximately 32866 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)

BS20 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 7

BS20 Crime Map

Postcodes in BS20

The postcode district are associated with the BS20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BS20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences604.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour321.83-33.33%
Public order170.976.25%
Other theft110.52-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.33-37.50%
Burglary80.3014.29%
Shoplifting70.240.00%
Vehicle crime50.21-28.57%
Robbery40.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences906.5413.92%
Anti-social behaviour482.7450.00%
Other theft171.46112.50%
Public order160.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson160.49100.00%
Burglary70.4916.67%
Vehicle crime70.21-41.67%
Shoplifting70.21-36.36%
Other crime20.21-50.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences795.72-19.39%
Anti-social behaviour322.4045.45%
Public order240.97118.18%
Vehicle crime120.7350.00%
Shoplifting110.37-31.25%
Other theft80.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.24-50.00%
Burglary60.2420.00%
Other crime40.18300.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Drugs20.06100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences985.6925.64%
Anti-social behaviour222.98-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson160.6760.00%
Shoplifting160.49100.00%
Public order110.49-38.89%
Vehicle crime80.3314.29%
Other theft80.24-11.11%
Burglary50.24-28.57%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.03-80.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences785.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour362.3724.14%
Public order181.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.55-9.09%
Other theft90.30200.00%
Shoplifting80.2714.29%
Burglary70.2475.00%
Vehicle crime70.21-50.00%
Other crime50.21400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences785.119.86%
Anti-social behaviour292.3716.00%
Public order180.8828.57%
Vehicle crime140.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.43-45.00%
Shoplifting70.33-41.67%
Burglary40.210.00%
Other theft30.12-70.00%
Drugs20.09100.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.08-4.05%
Anti-social behaviour252.16-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson200.76150.00%
Public order140.610.00%
Shoplifting120.43-7.69%
Other theft100.37-23.08%
Vehicle crime80.30100.00%
Burglary40.240.00%
Other crime20.12-50.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences745.264.23%
Anti-social behaviour322.256.67%
Public order140.97-26.32%
Other theft130.4330.00%
Shoplifting130.40225.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.40-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.24-50.00%
Burglary40.120.00%
Other crime40.12300.00%
Drugs40.12300.00%
Robbery20.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.16-9.09%
Public order190.9158.33%
Criminal damage and arson140.580.00%
Other theft100.4311.11%
Vehicle crime80.3014.29%
Burglary40.24100.00%
Shoplifting40.12-63.64%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.03-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Drugs10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.1147.92%
Anti-social behaviour332.16-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson141.0040.00%
Public order120.43-40.00%
Shoplifting110.370.00%
Other theft90.33-40.00%
Other crime70.2775.00%
Vehicle crime70.210.00%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.75-18.64%
Anti-social behaviour371.468.82%
Public order201.13-4.76%
Other theft150.61114.29%
Shoplifting110.46-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.3311.11%
Vehicle crime70.30-63.16%
Other crime40.21100.00%
Robbery30.1250.00%
Burglary10.09-87.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences595.329.26%
Anti-social behaviour341.8017.24%
Public order211.0323.53%
Vehicle crime190.64216.67%
Shoplifting120.58140.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.37-18.18%
Burglary80.27300.00%
Other theft70.24-46.15%
Other crime20.210.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour291.640.00%
Public order170.880.00%
Other theft130.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.400.00%
Vehicle crime60.330.00%
Shoplifting50.180.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Burglary20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202417
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239
September 202315
August 20237
July 202313

A total of 931 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202460
June 202490
May 202479
April 202498
March 202478
February 202478
January 202471
December 202374
November 202371
October 202371
September 202348
August 202359
July 202354

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202448
May 202432
April 202422
March 202436
February 202429
January 202425
December 202332
November 202330
October 202333
September 202337
August 202334
July 202329

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 202416
March 202410
February 202411
January 202420
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314
September 202310
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 202414
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237
August 202319
July 20236

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 202424
April 202411
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 202314
November 202319
October 202312
September 202320
August 202321
July 202317

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202416
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 20234
October 202311
September 202311
August 202312
July 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Willow Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Harbour Crescent
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodacre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 7. Rippleside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harbour Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Ferndale Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rudgleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Clapton Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Withys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Underbanks
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little Halt
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gaunts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blackdown Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stoney Steep
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Channel View Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. B3124
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Victoria Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Glebe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Moor Gate
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Newfoundland Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Folio Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rose Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Ham Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Westward Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1