Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Pensford and Chew Valley Safe?

Crime statistics for Pensford and Chew Valley. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 281 crimes
67 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

281 Crimes (last 12 months)
80% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑4.5% 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 — 281 total crimes recorded in Pensford and Chew Valley

Violent Crime
85 30.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
50 17.8%
Other Theft
23 8.2%
Shoplifting
21 7.5%
Public Order
21 7.5%
Vehicle Crime
18 6.4%
Burglary
17 6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
16 5.7%
Drugs
14 5%
Other Crime
6 2.1%
Robbery
4 1.4%
Theft from Person
3 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Pensford and Chew Valley — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pensford and Chew Valley safe?

Pensford and Chew Valley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 67/100, rated Safe. A total of 281 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Pensford and Chew Valley is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Pensford and Chew Valley in the last 12 months?

281 crimes were recorded in Pensford and Chew Valley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (269 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 85 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pensford and Chew Valley?

The most common crime in Pensford and Chew Valley is Violent Crime, with 85 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.2% 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 Pensford and Chew Valley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pensford and Chew Valley is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4.5% — from 269 crimes in the previous 12 months to 281 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Pensford and Chew Valley?

Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 67 out of 100 (Safe). 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 Pensford and Chew Valley compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Pensford and Chew Valley has a safety score of 67/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Pensford and Chew Valley is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Pensford and Chew Valley?

80% of crimes recorded in Pensford and Chew Valley 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 Pensford and Chew Valley?

85 violent crimes were recorded in Pensford and Chew Valley in the last 12 months — representing 30.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 50 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 Pensford and Chew Valley last updated?

The crime data for Pensford and Chew Valley 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 Pensford and Chew Valley with other areas?

You can compare Pensford and Chew Valley 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.