Crime in Nailsea Golden Valley: statistics, rates and trends
256 crimes were recorded in Nailsea Golden Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Nailsea Golden Valley
- Questions about crime in Nailsea Golden Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (70), violence and sexual offences (70) and shoplifting (27) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,924th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Nailsea Golden Valley | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 256 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,877 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Nailsea Golden Valley of any year here (256 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 70%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 256 | 52.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 197 | 40.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 183 | 37.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 129 | 26.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 165 | 33.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 123 | 25.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 174 | 35.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 194 | 39.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 151 | 31.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) and shoplifting (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 14.4 | 15.4 | +126% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 14.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 5.5 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nailsea Golden Valley; the highest is Portishead West (68.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Backwell, North Somerset (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailsea Golden Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -27% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -2% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -28% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | -16% |
| Long Ashton | 424 | 50.5 | -4% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -19% |
| Winford | 263 | 54.1 | +3% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Nailsea Golden Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Laurel Drive | 15 |
| On or near Link Road | 15 |
| On or near Horwood Road | 12 |
| On or near Scots Pine Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Bibury Close | 9 |
| On or near Cedar Way | 9 |
| On or near Scotch Horn Way | 9 |
| On or near Woodview Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Ash Hayes Drive | 6 |
Of the 186 crimes in Nailsea Golden Valley with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 41.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Nailsea Golden Valley has an estimated population of 4,877 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and an older population (33%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nailsea Golden Valley average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nailsea Golden Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nailsea Golden Valley a safe place to live?
Nailsea Golden Valley recorded 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,924th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nailsea Golden Valley?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (70).
Is crime in Nailsea Golden Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailsea Golden Valley was up 30% on the year before: 256 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 197 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nailsea Golden Valley?
About 4,877 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nailsea Golden Valley?
Nailsea Golden 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.