Crime in Blagdon & Churchill: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Blagdon & Churchill in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blagdon & Churchill at a glance
- Crime trends in Blagdon & Churchill
- Types of crime in Blagdon & Churchill
- Blagdon & Churchill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blagdon & Churchill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blagdon & Churchill
- Demographics of Blagdon & Churchill
- Questions about crime in Blagdon & Churchill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (92), other theft (45) and shoplifting (29) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,745th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blagdon & Churchill | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 266 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.7 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,693 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Blagdon & Churchill of any year here (266 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 65%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 266 | 56.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 217 | 46.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 189 | 40.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 158 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 191 | 40.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 152 | 32.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 194 | 41.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 186 | 39.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 161 | 34.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blagdon & Churchill recorded notably more other theft (49% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 66 to 92 and other theft rose from 35 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 19.6 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Other theft | 45 | 9.6 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blagdon & Churchill; the highest is Wrington, North Somerset (126.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Backwell, North Somerset (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blagdon & Churchill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrington | 416 | 126.1 | +123% |
| Congresbury & Puxton | 233 | 60.6 | +7% |
| Banwell & Winscombe | 463 | 50.4 | -11% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -12% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -34% |
| Winford | 263 | 54.1 | -4% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 300 | 51.7 | -9% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Blagdon & Churchill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Mary'S Gardens” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mary'S Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Bath Road | 23 |
| On or near Church Lane | 15 |
| On or near The Batch | 11 |
| On or near Jubilee Lane | 10 |
| On or near Muntjac Road | 10 |
| On or near Stockmead | 10 |
| On or near Stock Lane | 9 |
| On or near Liberty Lane | 8 |
| On or near Jews Lane | 7 |
Of the 245 crimes in Blagdon & Churchill with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 44.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Blagdon & Churchill has an estimated population of 4,693 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blagdon & Churchill average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blagdon & Churchill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blagdon & Churchill a safe place to live?
Blagdon & Churchill recorded 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,745th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Blagdon & Churchill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (45).
Is crime in Blagdon & Churchill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blagdon & Churchill was up 23% on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blagdon & Churchill?
About 4,693 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blagdon & Churchill?
Blagdon & Churchill 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.