Crime in Backwell, North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Backwell, North Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 39% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Backwell, North Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Backwell, North Somerset
- Types of crime in Backwell, North Somerset
- Backwell, North Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Backwell, North Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Backwell, North Somerset
- Demographics of Backwell, North Somerset
- Questions about crime in Backwell, North Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (19) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,529th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Backwell, North Somerset | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +39% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,940 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Backwell, North Somerset of any year here (186 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 134 | 27.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 34.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 149 | 30.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 174 | 35.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 97 | 19.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 116 | 23.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 129 | 26.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 129 | 26.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 56 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 16.0 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Backwell, North Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Backwell, North Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | +39% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | +1% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | +37% |
| Winford | 263 | 54.1 | +44% |
| Long Ashton | 424 | 50.5 | +34% |
| Wrington | 416 | 126.1 | +235% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | +33% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Backwell, North Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westfield Drive” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westfield Drive | 16 |
| On or near Colliers Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Alison Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Cadogan Grove | 6 |
| On or near Moorfield Road | 6 |
| On or near Oakleigh Close | 6 |
| On or near Church Town | 5 |
Of the 161 crimes in Backwell, North Somerset with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Backwell, North Somerset has an estimated population of 4,940 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Backwell, North Somerset average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Backwell, North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Backwell, North Somerset a safe place to live?
Backwell, North Somerset recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,529th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Backwell, North Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Backwell, North Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Backwell, North Somerset was up 39% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 134 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Backwell, North Somerset?
About 4,940 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Backwell, North Somerset?
Backwell, North Somerset is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.