BS48 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS48

BS48, North Somerset has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BS48 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BS48, encompassing approximately 11419 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

BS48 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Short Lane with total crimes: 6

BS48 Crime Map

Postcodes in BS48

The postcode district are associated with the BS48, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BS48 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 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.5352.38%
Anti-social behaviour152.807.14%
Shoplifting101.31100.00%
Other theft80.88-50.00%
Burglary60.7050.00%
Public order40.53-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-66.67%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.7140.00%
Other theft161.84-5.88%
Public order141.40180.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.23-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.2380.00%
Shoplifting50.7966.67%
Burglary40.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-86.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.06650.00%
Other theft172.6321.43%
Violence and sexual offences151.4936.36%
Vehicle crime151.3166.67%
Public order51.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.4425.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Burglary20.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft144.82-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences111.2310.00%
Vehicle crime90.9650.00%
Burglary80.79700.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.350.00%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185.8763.64%
Anti-social behaviour141.58133.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.23-62.96%
Vehicle crime60.88100.00%
Public order60.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.09-83.33%
Burglary10.09-92.86%
Drugs10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.8380.00%
Burglary142.36180.00%
Other theft111.23-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour60.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5350.00%
Shoplifting60.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.53-25.00%
Other crime30.2650.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.340.00%
Other theft141.31133.33%
Shoplifting91.23350.00%
Burglary50.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour40.35-33.33%
Public order40.350.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.99-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson111.31450.00%
Burglary70.96-41.67%
Other theft60.61-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.53-14.29%
Public order40.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-40.00%
Other crime30.26200.00%
Shoplifting20.26-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.74-14.81%
Other theft152.01150.00%
Burglary121.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0575.00%
Vehicle crime50.61400.00%
Public order50.4466.67%
Shoplifting30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-85.71%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.09-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.92145.45%
Criminal damage and arson142.36180.00%
Burglary121.231100.00%
Other theft61.0550.00%
Other crime50.530.00%
Shoplifting50.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.44100.00%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.98-57.69%
Public order60.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-37.50%
Other theft40.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-60.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-88.89%
Shoplifting10.18-85.71%
Burglary10.09-87.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.888.33%
Vehicle crime182.2838.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.5833.33%
Burglary80.70300.00%
Public order80.70-11.11%
Other theft70.7075.00%
Shoplifting70.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.740.00%
Vehicle crime132.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.140.00%
Public order90.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Shoplifting50.530.00%
Other theft40.440.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202421
May 202415
April 202411
March 202410
February 202427
January 202415
December 202315
November 202323
October 202327
September 202311
August 202326
July 202324

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202414
May 202430
April 20244
March 202414
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 202414
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312
September 20231
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202416
May 202417
April 202414
March 202418
February 202411
January 202414
December 20236
November 202315
October 20236
September 20234
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
July 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 202415
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 202318
July 202313

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 202314
September 20235
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20233
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS48 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Short Lane
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. St Mary'S Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Cuckoo Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Redwood Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bucklands End
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fosse Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Moor Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. The Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Kingshill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Combe Side
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Mariners Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Milton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Greenfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. French Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Four Acres Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Nailsea & Backwell (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Moorfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Wildcountry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1