Crime in Backwell, North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends

177 crimes were recorded in Backwell, North Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Backwell, North Somerset has the 3,603rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Backwell, North Somerset was highest in the year to July 2026 (177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (100). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Backwell, North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Backwell, North Somerset

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Backwell, North Somerset

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Backwell, North Somerset

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Backwell, North Somerset

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Backwell, North Somerset

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Backwell, North Somerset

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Backwell, North Somerset

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Backwell, North Somerset

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Backwell, North Somerset

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Backwell, North Somerset

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Backwell, North Somerset

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Backwell, North Somerset

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Backwell, North Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Backwell, North Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Backwell, North Somerset.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Backwell, North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Backwell, North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Backwell, North Somerset has an estimated population of 4,940. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Backwell, North Somerset sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Backwell, North Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.