Crime in Nailsea Youngwood: statistics, rates and trends
118 crimes were recorded in Nailsea Youngwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 49% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nailsea Youngwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Nailsea Youngwood
- Types of crime in Nailsea Youngwood
- Nailsea Youngwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nailsea Youngwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nailsea Youngwood
- Demographics of Nailsea Youngwood
- Questions about crime in Nailsea Youngwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (53), anti-social behaviour (21) and public order (14) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,513th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Nailsea Youngwood | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 118 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +49% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,100 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Nailsea Youngwood of any year here (118 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 118 | 38.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 79 | 25.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 66 | 21.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 79 | 25.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 110 | 35.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 101 | 32.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 106 | 34.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 98 | 31.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 81 | 26.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 42 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 17.1 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nailsea Youngwood; the highest is Clevedon East (80.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Backwell, North Somerset (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailsea Youngwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | +35% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | +38% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -1% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | +16% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | +12% |
| Clevedon East | 287 | 80.9 | +112% |
| Long Ashton | 424 | 50.5 | +33% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Nailsea Youngwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old Church Road” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Church Road | 20 |
| On or near Morgans Hill Close | 16 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Close | 10 |
| On or near Strawberry Close | 9 |
| On or near Mizzymead Road | 6 |
| On or near Valley Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Burrington Close | 5 |
| On or near Holford Close | 4 |
| On or near Portland Close | 4 |
| On or near Clarken Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 97 crimes in Nailsea Youngwood with one. The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Nailsea Youngwood has an estimated population of 3,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nailsea Youngwood average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nailsea Youngwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nailsea Youngwood a safe place to live?
Nailsea Youngwood recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,513th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nailsea Youngwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Nailsea Youngwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailsea Youngwood was up 49% on the year before: 118 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 79 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nailsea Youngwood?
About 3,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nailsea Youngwood?
Nailsea Youngwood 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.