Crime Rate in Backwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Backwell

The total recorded crimes in Backwell, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Backwell crime rate of 4.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Backwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmoor Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Station Close with total crimes: 1
  • Colliers Gardens 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 May 2025 the Backwell has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 31th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Backwell)CrimesRank (Backwell)CrimesRank (Backwell)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South200 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke132 41,658 31,011 3
Long Ashton134 31,047 6789 8
Wrington76 81,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside100 61,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle101 51,168 5986 6
Weston-super-Mare Milton90 7944 8873 7
Yatton63 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke49 14621 13507 10
Banwell & Winscombe54 12647 10440 13
Portishead West58 10626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 18632 11418 15
Portishead East57 11562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking50 13588 14239 24
Portishead North44 16533 16420 14
Weston-super-Mare North Worle46 15505 17393 17
Winford21 26429 19397 16
Congresbury & Puxton36 17256 28185 27
Pill33 19494 18365 18
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges23 24368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle21 25296 24308 20
Clevedon West27 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East25 21316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill24 23317 22274 22
Nailsea Golden Valley24 22204 31143 32
Clevedon Yeo16 28258 26220 25
Clevedon South11 30290 25133 34
Nailsea West End14 29258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo17 27249 30168 28
Gordano Valley11 32255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton3 35136 34145 31
Portishead South11 33187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood10 3475 3577 35

Backwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Backwell in May 2025

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

1. Rushmoor Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Station Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Colliers Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Moor Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Moorfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. The Briars (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Karen Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Cadogan Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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