Crime in Chew Magna
Chew Magna had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 23.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 110th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 25% on the three months before.
BS40, Bath and North East Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chew Magna
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chew Magna. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| shoplifting | 4 | 27% |
| criminal damage | 3 | 20% |
| theft | 2 | 13% |
| violence | 2 | 13% |
| weapons | 1 | 7% |
| theft from the person | 1 | 7% |
| vehicle crime | 1 | 7% |
| burglary | 1 | 7% |
Chew Magna against Bristol
| Type | Chew Magna per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 3.2 | 32.4 | – |
| Burglary | 1.6 | 4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 1.6 | 5.7 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 13.1 | – |
| Theft and robbery | 4.8 | 7.9 | – |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hartcliffe | 235.7 | ▼ 13% |
| Bishopsworth | 162.7 | ▼ 17% |
| Highridge | 159.2 | ▼ 27% |
| Withywood | 155.7 | ▼ 17% |
| Bishop Sutton | 34.5 | ▼ 12% |
| Chew Magna | 23.8 | ▼ 25% |
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Questions people ask
Is Chew Magna a safe area?
Chew Magna had about 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 110 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Chew Magna?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (4), followed by criminal damage (3) and theft (2).