Crime in Congresbury & Puxton: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Congresbury & Puxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Congresbury & Puxton at a glance
- Crime trends in Congresbury & Puxton
- Types of crime in Congresbury & Puxton
- Congresbury & Puxton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Congresbury & Puxton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Congresbury & Puxton
- Population and deprivation in Congresbury & Puxton
- Questions about crime in Congresbury & Puxton
- About this data
236 crimes were recorded in Congresbury & Puxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Congresbury & Puxton has the 2,542nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Congresbury & Puxton | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,843 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Congresbury & Puxton was highest in the year to July 2024 (250 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (185). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 236 | 61.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 250 | 65.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 250 | 65.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 185 | 48.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 223 | 58.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 189 | 49.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 202 | 52.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 194 | 50.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 190 | 49.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Congresbury & Puxton 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in public order (-53%) and other theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -19% |
| Burglary | 19 | 4.9 | 1.40 | +90% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -39% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -53% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.3 | 1.11 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.0 | 0.13 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.80 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 0.16 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Congresbury & Puxton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Congresbury & Puxton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Congresbury & Puxton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Congresbury & Puxton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Congresbury & Puxton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Congresbury & Puxton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Congresbury & Puxton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Congresbury & Puxton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Congresbury & Puxton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Congresbury & Puxton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Congresbury & Puxton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Congresbury & Puxton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Congresbury & Puxton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Congresbury & Puxton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Congresbury & Puxton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Congresbury & Puxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -14% |
| Wrington | 425 | 128.9 | +110% |
| Blagdon & Churchill | 262 | 55.8 | -9% |
| Banwell & Winscombe | 441 | 48.0 | -22% |
| Backwell | 177 | 35.8 | -42% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 313 | 54.0 | -12% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -20% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -36% |
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 Congresbury & Puxton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sheppy'S Mill | 24 |
| On or near Well Park | 19 |
| On or near Dickenson'S Grove | 18 |
| On or near St Congars Way | 15 |
| On or near Iwood Lane | 13 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 12 |
| On or near Weston Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Furnace Way | 8 |
| On or near Wrington Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Congresbury & Puxton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
Congresbury & Puxton has an estimated population of 3,843. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Congresbury & Puxton sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Congresbury & Puxton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Congresbury & Puxton a safe place to live?
Congresbury & Puxton recorded 61.4 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 Congresbury & Puxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Congresbury & Puxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Congresbury & Puxton was down 6% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 250 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Congresbury & Puxton?
Congresbury & Puxton 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 Congresbury & Puxton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.