Crime in Gordano Valley: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Gordano Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gordano Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Gordano Valley
- Types of crime in Gordano Valley
- Gordano Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gordano Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gordano Valley
- Population and deprivation in Gordano Valley
- Questions about crime in Gordano Valley
- About this data
236 crimes were recorded in Gordano Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 103 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gordano Valley has the 3,211th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gordano Valley | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,160 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gordano Valley was highest in the year to July 2019 (320 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (210). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 45.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 210 | 40.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 212 | 41.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 231 | 44.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 211 | 40.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 256 | 49.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 261 | 50.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 320 | 62.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 271 | 52.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gordano 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 violence and sexual offences (+26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 20.0 | 0.58 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.1 | 0.27 | -5% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +58% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -21% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +29% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -76% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Gordano Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gordano Valley recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gordano Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gordano Valley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gordano Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gordano Valley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gordano Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gordano Valley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gordano Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gordano Valley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gordano Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gordano Valley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gordano Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gordano Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gordano Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gordano Valley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gordano Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gordano Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gordano Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gordano Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gordano Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gordano Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gordano Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gordano Valley 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gordano Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gordano Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gordano Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gordano Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gordano Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gordano Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gordano Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -7% |
| Portishead East | 579 | 71.7 | +57% |
| Portishead North | 459 | 102.4 | +124% |
| Portishead West | 683 | 71.9 | +57% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 253 | 51.9 | +13% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -15% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | +8% |
| Pill | 455 | 89.8 | +96% |
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 Gordano Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near The Martins | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Elmtree Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Moor Gate | 9 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 8 |
| On or near Cadbury Lane | 7 |
| On or near Bunting Lane | 5 |
| On or near Clapton Lane | 5 |
| On or near High Street | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gordano 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 32.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 29.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.9% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 5.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
Gordano Valley has an estimated population of 5,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gordano Valley sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gordano Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.8% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Gordano Valley a safe place to live?
Gordano Valley recorded 45.7 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 Gordano Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Gordano Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gordano Valley was up 12% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gordano Valley?
Gordano Valley 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 Gordano Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.