Crime Rate in Backwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Backwell

The total recorded crimes in Backwell, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Backwell crime rate of 3.32 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 Backwell, encompassing approximately 2,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Backwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 1
  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Backwell?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Backwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 195 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Backwell recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Backwell had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 160 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Backwell recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Backwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Backwell has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 34th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Backwell crimes were 195. The crime rate of Backwell in 2024 was 81.04 (year) or 6.75 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Backwell were around 160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.49 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Backwell)CrimesRank (Backwell)CrimesRank (Backwell)
Weston-super-Mare Central266 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South168 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115 31,658 31,011 3
Wrington84 71,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle82 81,168 5986 6
Banwell & Winscombe95 5647 10440 13
Long Ashton50 111,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton93 6944 8873 7
Yatton53 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke37 17621 13507 10
Portishead North50 10533 16420 14
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill36 18632 11418 15
Portishead East40 15562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking45 13588 14239 24
Pill41 14494 18365 18
Winford29 22429 19397 16
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges37 16368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare North Worle30 21505 17393 17
Clevedon South31 19290 25133 34
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle25 24296 24308 20
Blagdon & Churchill31 20317 22274 22
Clevedon East14 31316 23284 21
Clevedon West29 23324 21265 23
Clevedon Yeo23 27258 26220 25
Nailsea Golden Valley24 25204 31143 32
Nailsea West End17 29258 27194 26
Congresbury & Puxton23 26256 28185 27
Nailsea Yeo15 30249 30168 28
Gordano Valley17 28255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton9 33136 34145 31
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Backwell 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Backwell in July 2025

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

1. The Croft (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Chelvey Batch (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oatfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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