Crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
424 crimes were recorded in Long Ashton, North Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Ashton, North Somerset
- Types of crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset
- Long Ashton, North Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Ashton, North Somerset
- Demographics of Long Ashton, North Somerset
- Questions about crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (61) and burglary (51) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,009th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Long Ashton, North Somerset | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 424 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.5 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,396 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset peaked in the year to August 2021 (429 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (354). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 424 | 50.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 417 | 49.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 363 | 43.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 354 | 42.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 370 | 44.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 429 | 51.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 395 | 47.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 372 | 44.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 371 | 44.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
Compared with England and Wales, Long Ashton, North Somerset recorded notably more burglary (71% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (55% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 29 to 51 and criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 37, while public order fell from 38 to 29 and violence and sexual offences fell from 157 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.3 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 51 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +76% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Long Ashton, North Somerset; the highest is Pill, North Somerset (87.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Backwell, North Somerset (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Ashton, North Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winford | 263 | 54.1 | +7% |
| Pill | 442 | 87.2 | +73% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | +4% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -25% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -25% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | -13% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | +2% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Long Ashton, North Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fenswood Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fenswood Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Clarken Coombe | 20 |
| On or near Bramley Copse | 17 |
| On or near Westward Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Parsonage Road | 13 |
| On or near North Leaze | 12 |
| On or near The Grove | 11 |
| On or near Miners Close | 10 |
Of the 363 crimes in Long Ashton, North Somerset with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 47.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Long Ashton, North Somerset has an estimated population of 8,396 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Ashton, North Somerset average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Long Ashton, North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Ashton, North Somerset a safe place to live?
Long Ashton, North Somerset recorded 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,009th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Ashton, North Somerset was up 2% on the year before: 424 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 417 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Ashton, North Somerset?
About 8,396 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Ashton, North Somerset?
Long Ashton, North Somerset 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.