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 July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chew Valley crime rate of 119.41 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
Chew Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walley Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Limeburn Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Chew Valley has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 119.41 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chew Valley)CrimesRank (Chew Valley)CrimesRank (Chew Valley)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Combe Down56 6901 5608 6
Radstock55 7638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe36 18742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield45 13643 10518 8
Keynsham North30 19608 12503 9
Southdown46 12651 9374 15
Keynsham East52 10554 13404 14
Lambridge48 11292 22333 19
Newbridge45 14551 14405 13
Odd Down27 23536 15354 16
Westmoreland40 15517 16311 21
Paulton38 16298 21335 18
Weston26 24421 17343 17
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
Moorlands29 20358 20282 22
Saltford29 21254 25184 26
Bathavon North28 22275 23236 23
Oldfield Park15 27200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch14 28261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough7 33138 30192 25
Midsomer Norton North19 25165 29156 29
Bathavon South14 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Chew Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202510
April 20259
March 202513
February 202520
January 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 202424
August 202420

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20256
September 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 202510
January 20253
November 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
February 20255
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations Chew Valley in July 2025

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

1. Walley Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Limeburn Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Maynard Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chew Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Stoke Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Scot Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Winford Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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