Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Peasedown and Paulton Safe?

Crime statistics for Peasedown and Paulton. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 788 crimes
12 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

788 Crimes (last 12 months)
33.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓10.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 788 total crimes recorded in Peasedown and Paulton

Violent Crime
343 43.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
130 16.5%
Public Order
83 10.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
63 8%
Vehicle Crime
42 5.3%
Other Theft
37 4.7%
Burglary
30 3.8%
Shoplifting
24 3%
Other Crime
22 2.8%
Drugs
6 0.8%
Robbery
4 0.5%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.4%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Peasedown and Paulton — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peasedown and Paulton safe?

Peasedown and Paulton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 788 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 10.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Peasedown and Paulton are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Peasedown and Paulton in the last 12 months?

788 crimes were recorded in Peasedown and Paulton in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 10.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (880 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 343 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Peasedown and Paulton?

The most common crime in Peasedown and Paulton is Violent Crime, with 343 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 43.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Peasedown and Paulton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Peasedown and Paulton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.5% — from 880 crimes in the previous 12 months to 788 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Peasedown and Paulton?

Peasedown and Paulton has a safety score of 12 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Peasedown and Paulton compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Peasedown and Paulton has a safety score of 12/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Peasedown and Paulton is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Peasedown and Paulton?

33.3% of crimes recorded in Peasedown and Paulton resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Peasedown and Paulton?

343 violent crimes were recorded in Peasedown and Paulton in the last 12 months — representing 43.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 130 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Peasedown and Paulton last updated?

The crime data for Peasedown and Paulton was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Peasedown and Paulton with other areas?

You can compare Peasedown and Paulton with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.