Crime in Nailsea Youngwood: statistics, rates and trends

121 crimes were recorded in Nailsea Youngwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 61% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 54 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nailsea Youngwood has the 3,477th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Nailsea Youngwood was highest in the year to July 2026 (121 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (68). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nailsea Youngwood 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 violence and sexual offences (+32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Nailsea Youngwood

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Nailsea Youngwood

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Nailsea Youngwood

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Nailsea Youngwood

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Nailsea Youngwood

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Nailsea Youngwood

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Nailsea Youngwood

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Nailsea Youngwood

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Nailsea Youngwood

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nailsea Youngwood recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nailsea Youngwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nailsea Youngwood.

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 Youngwood over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nailsea Youngwood 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.

Nailsea Youngwood has an estimated population of 3,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nailsea Youngwood sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Youngwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.