Crime in Gordano Valley: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Gordano Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gordano Valley
- Questions about crime in Gordano Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (22) and public order (20) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,285th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Gordano Valley | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 228 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,160 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gordano Valley peaked in the year to August 2019 (317 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (211). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 228 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 211 | 40.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 229 | 44.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 215 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 212 | 41.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 253 | 49.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 267 | 51.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 317 | 61.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 269 | 52.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 78 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 4.3 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gordano Valley; the highest is Portishead North (98.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Nailsea Youngwood (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gordano Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -4% |
| Portishead East | 560 | 69.4 | +57% |
| Portishead North | 441 | 98.4 | +123% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | +56% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | +19% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -14% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | +16% |
| Pill | 442 | 87.2 | +97% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Gordano Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Martins” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Martins | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Elmtree Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Moor Gate | 9 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 9 |
| On or near Cadbury Lane | 6 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Bunting Lane | 5 |
| On or near Clapton Lane | 5 |
Of the 206 crimes in Gordano Valley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Gordano Valley has an estimated population of 5,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gordano Valley average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gordano Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gordano Valley a safe place to live?
Gordano Valley recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,285th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gordano Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Gordano Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gordano Valley was up 8% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gordano Valley?
About 5,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gordano Valley?
Gordano Valley 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.