Crime in Backwell
Backwell had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 17 North Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% below the middle North Somerset area. Crime was up 45% on the three months before.
BS48, North Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Backwell
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Backwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 17 | 35% |
| anti-social behaviour | 11 | 23% |
| burglary | 5 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 3 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 3 | 6% |
| bike theft | 2 | 4% |
| shoplifting | 2 | 4% |
| theft | 2 | 4% |
Backwell against North Somerset
| Type | Backwell per 1,000 | Middle North Somerset area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 14.4 | 24.7 | ▲ 6% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 2.4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 2.5 | 2.2 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9.3 | 8 | – |
| Theft and robbery | 3.4 | 4.7 | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea | 59.4 | ▼ 6% |
| Long Ashton | 56.5 | ▼ 12% |
| Wrington | 46.8 | ▼ 37% |
| Yatton | 45.5 | ▼ 13% |
| Congresbury | 41.9 | ▼ 28% |
| Backwell | 40.7 | ▲ 45% |
| Failand | 13.3 | – |
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Questions people ask
Is Backwell a safe area?
Backwell had about 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 17 North Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Backwell?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and burglary (5).