Crime in Blagdon & Churchill: statistics, rates and trends
262 crimes were recorded in Blagdon & Churchill in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Blagdon & Churchill
- Questions about crime in Blagdon & Churchill
- About this data
262 crimes were recorded in Blagdon & Churchill in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blagdon & Churchill has the 2,788th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blagdon & Churchill | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 262 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,693 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blagdon & Churchill was highest in the year to July 2026 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (163). Over the whole period it rose 59%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 262 | 55.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 226 | 48.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 176 | 37.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 169 | 36.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 176 | 37.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 163 | 34.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 203 | 43.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 168 | 35.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 165 | 35.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blagdon & Churchill 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+41%) and other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +41% |
| Other theft | 42 | 8.9 | 1.40 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 5.5 | 0.67 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.5 | 0.29 | +50% |
| Burglary | 19 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +89% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.6 | 0.74 | -23% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -32% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blagdon & Churchill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blagdon & Churchill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blagdon & Churchill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blagdon & Churchill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blagdon & Churchill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blagdon & Churchill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blagdon & Churchill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blagdon & Churchill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blagdon & Churchill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 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.
Other crime in Blagdon & Churchill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blagdon & Churchill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blagdon & Churchill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blagdon & Churchill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blagdon & Churchill 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blagdon & Churchill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blagdon & Churchill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blagdon & Churchill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrington | 425 | 128.9 | +131% |
| Congresbury & Puxton | 236 | 61.4 | +10% |
| Banwell & Winscombe | 441 | 48.0 | -14% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -6% |
| Backwell | 177 | 35.8 | -36% |
| Winford | 262 | 53.9 | -3% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 313 | 54.0 | -3% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -30% |
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 Blagdon & Churchill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mary'S Gardens | 56 |
| 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 | 9 |
| On or near Stock Lane | 9 |
| On or near Stockmead | 9 |
| On or near Liberty Lane | 8 |
| On or near Jews Lane | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blagdon & Churchill 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 7.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Blagdon & Churchill has an estimated population of 4,693. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blagdon & Churchill sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blagdon & Churchill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Blagdon & Churchill a safe place to live?
Blagdon & Churchill recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blagdon & Churchill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (42).
Is crime in Blagdon & Churchill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blagdon & Churchill was up 16% on the year before: 262 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blagdon & Churchill?
Blagdon & Churchill is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Blagdon & Churchill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.