Crime in Paulton
Paulton had 177 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 92nd of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.
BS39, Bath and North East Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paulton
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paulton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 82 | 46% |
| anti-social behaviour | 29 | 16% |
| vehicle crime | 15 | 8% |
| criminal damage | 12 | 7% |
| public order | 11 | 6% |
| theft | 8 | 5% |
| burglary | 7 | 4% |
| other crime | 6 | 3% |
Paulton against Bristol
| Type | Paulton per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 22.9 | 32.4 | ▼ 11% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 4.2 | 5.7 | ▲ 36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8.1 | 13.1 | ▼ 3% |
| Theft and robbery | 2.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saltford | 66.8 | ▲ 38% |
| Clutton | 51.3 | ▲ 84% |
| Paulton | 49.5 | ▼ 11% |
| Temple Cloud | 46.9 | ▲ 7% |
| Bishop Sutton | 34.5 | ▼ 12% |
| Chew Magna | 23.8 | ▼ 25% |
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Questions people ask
Is Paulton a safe area?
Paulton had about 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 92 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Paulton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (82), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and vehicle crime (15).