Crime Rate in Chew Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chew Valley

The total recorded crimes in Chew Valley, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chew Valley crime rate of 60.79 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chew Valley, encompassing approximately 460 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Chew Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caple Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Stoke Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Scot Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chew Valley?

To understand the safety of Chew Valley, we need to analyze Chew Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bath and North East Somerset:

    • In 2024, Chew Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 416 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chew Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chew Valley had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 408 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chew Valley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Chew Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chew Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chew Valley has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 60.79 ranking 19th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Chew Valley crimes were 416. The crime rate of Chew Valley in 2024 was 903.17 (year) or 75.26 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chew Valley were around 408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 885.80 (year) or 73.82 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)
Kingsmead212 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick111 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton98 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown64 51,129 4683 4
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
Southdown34 15651 9374 15
Westmoreland42 10517 16311 21
Newbridge30 18551 14405 13
Keynsham East38 13554 13404 14
Peasedown32 16371 19313 20
Weston32 17421 17343 17
Paulton22 22298 21335 18
Lambridge17 25292 22333 19
Moorlands24 21358 20282 22
Oldfield Park26 20200 28199 24
Bathavon North18 24275 23236 23
Saltford19 23254 25184 26
Publow & Whitchurch16 26261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough10 31138 30192 25
Bathavon South11 29248 26125 31
Walcot13 27238 27175 28
Mendip12 2899 3379 33
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Chew Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202520
January 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 202424
August 202420
July 202416
June 202420
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 20253
November 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
October 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Chew Valley in March 2025

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

1. Caple Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Stoke Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Scot Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Chew Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Greville Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barn Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Northend Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sutton Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Maynard Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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