Crime in Nailsea Golden Valley: statistics, rates and trends
253 crimes were recorded in Nailsea Golden Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nailsea Golden Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Nailsea Golden Valley
- Types of crime in Nailsea Golden Valley
- Nailsea Golden Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nailsea Golden Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nailsea Golden Valley
- Population and deprivation in Nailsea Golden Valley
- Questions about crime in Nailsea Golden Valley
- About this data
253 crimes were recorded in Nailsea Golden Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 71 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nailsea Golden Valley has the 2,945th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nailsea Golden Valley | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 253 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.9 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,877 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nailsea Golden Valley was highest in the year to July 2026 (253 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (125). Over the whole period it rose 70%, 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 | 253 | 51.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 199 | 40.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 180 | 36.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 138 | 28.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 151 | 31.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 125 | 25.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 177 | 36.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 199 | 40.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 149 | 30.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nailsea Golden 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 anti-social behaviour (+127%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 14.6 | 0.43 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 13.9 | 0.91 | +127% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.5 | 0.51 | +31% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +15% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -17% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.29 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Nailsea Golden Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nailsea Golden Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nailsea Golden Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nailsea Golden Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nailsea Golden Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nailsea Golden Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nailsea Golden Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nailsea Golden Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nailsea Golden 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 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nailsea Golden Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 5 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 150% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nailsea Golden Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nailsea Golden Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nailsea Golden Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nailsea Golden Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailsea Golden Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -25% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -5% |
| Backwell | 177 | 35.8 | -31% |
| Gordano Valley | 236 | 45.7 | -12% |
| Long Ashton | 407 | 48.5 | -7% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -18% |
| Winford | 262 | 53.9 | +4% |
| Portishead West | 683 | 71.9 | +39% |
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 Nailsea Golden Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Link Road | 18 |
| On or near Laurel Drive | 14 |
| On or near Horwood Road | 12 |
| On or near Bibury Close | 10 |
| On or near Woodview Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Cedar Way | 9 |
| On or near Scots Pine Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Glassworks Mews | 6 |
| On or near Ash Hayes Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nailsea Golden 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 | 73 | 28.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Nailsea Golden Valley has an estimated population of 4,877. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nailsea Golden Valley sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nailsea Golden Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.4% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% |
| Private rented homes | 7.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 |
Is Nailsea Golden Valley a safe place to live?
Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 51.9 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 Nailsea Golden Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Nailsea Golden Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailsea Golden Valley was up 27% on the year before: 253 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nailsea Golden Valley?
Nailsea Golden 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 Nailsea Golden Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.