Crime in Chew Valley: statistics, rates and trends

303 crimes were recorded in Chew Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chew Valley has the 3,282nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chew Valley was highest in the year to July 2026 (303 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (201). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 Chew Valley 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 anti-social behaviour (+66%) and public order (+10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chew Valley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chew Valley recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chew Valley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chew Valley recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chew Valley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chew Valley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chew Valley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chew Valley recorded 26 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 8% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chew Valley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chew Valley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chew Valley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chew Valley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chew Valley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chew Valley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chew Valley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chew Valley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chew Valley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chew Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chew Valley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chew Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chew Valley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chew Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chew Valley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chew Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chew Valley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chew Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Chew Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chew Valley 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.

Chew Valley has an estimated population of 6,876. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chew Valley sits in decile 7.8, 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 Chew Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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