Crime in Congresbury & Puxton: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Congresbury & Puxton in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Congresbury & Puxton
- Questions about crime in Congresbury & Puxton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), criminal damage and arson (27) and anti-social behaviour (20) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,590th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Congresbury & Puxton | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 233 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,843 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Congresbury & Puxton peaked in the year to August 2024 (252 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (179). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 233 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 251 | 65.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 252 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 179 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 219 | 57.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 196 | 51.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 200 | 52.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 192 | 50.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 197 | 51.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 28 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 27.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 7.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.2 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 18 | 4.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Congresbury & Puxton; 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 Congresbury & Puxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -18% |
| Wrington | 416 | 126.1 | +108% |
| Blagdon & Churchill | 266 | 56.7 | -7% |
| Banwell & Winscombe | 463 | 50.4 | -17% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -38% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 300 | 51.7 | -15% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -15% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Congresbury & Puxton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sheppy'S Mill” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sheppy'S Mill | 24 |
| On or near Dickenson'S Grove | 18 |
| On or near Well Park | 16 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 13 |
| On or near Iwood Lane | 13 |
| On or near St Congars Way | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Weston Road | 11 |
| On or near Furnace Way | 8 |
| On or near Wrington Road | 8 |
Of the 213 crimes in Congresbury & Puxton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Congresbury & Puxton has an estimated population of 3,843 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Congresbury & Puxton average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Congresbury & Puxton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Congresbury & Puxton a safe place to live?
Congresbury & Puxton recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,590th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Congresbury & Puxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in Congresbury & Puxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Congresbury & Puxton was down 7% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Congresbury & Puxton?
About 3,843 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Congresbury & Puxton?
Congresbury & Puxton 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.