Crime in Pill, North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Pill, North Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pill, North Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Pill, North Somerset
- Types of crime in Pill, North Somerset
- Pill, North Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pill, North Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pill, North Somerset
- Demographics of Pill, North Somerset
- Questions about crime in Pill, North Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (210), anti-social behaviour (73) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pill, North Somerset | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 442 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.2 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,068 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pill, North Somerset peaked in the year to August 2024 (449 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (296). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 442 | 87.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 401 | 79.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 449 | 88.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 347 | 68.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 312 | 61.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 347 | 68.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 296 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 360 | 71.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 174 to 210.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 41.4 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 14.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 31 | 6.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 29 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pill, North Somerset; the highest is Portishead North (98.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Nailsea Youngwood (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pill, North Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ashton | 424 | 50.5 | -42% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | -49% |
| Portishead East | 560 | 69.4 | -20% |
| Portishead North | 441 | 98.4 | +13% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -51% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | -40% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -56% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Pill, North Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Walk” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Walk | 44 |
| On or near Underbanks | 38 |
| On or near Bank Place | 28 |
| On or near Baltic Place | 26 |
| On or near Rudgleigh Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Avon Road | 23 |
| On or near Briar Court | 12 |
| On or near Broadoaks | 11 |
| On or near Fitzharding Road | 11 |
| On or near St Catherine'S Mead | 10 |
Of the 369 crimes in Pill, North Somerset with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Pill, North Somerset has an estimated population of 5,068 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pill, North Somerset average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pill, North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pill, North Somerset a safe place to live?
Pill, North Somerset recorded 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pill, North Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Pill, North Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pill, North Somerset was up 10% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 401 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pill, North Somerset?
About 5,068 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pill, North Somerset?
Pill, 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.