Crime Rate in Weston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston

The total recorded crimes in Weston, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston crime rate of 2.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Weston, encompassing approximately 11,773 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Weston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Greenbank Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Brookfield Park with total crimes: 3

How safe is Weston?

To understand the safety of Weston, we need to analyze Weston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bath and North East Somerset:

    • In 2024, Weston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 421 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Weston had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 343 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Weston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Weston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Weston has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 24th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston crimes were 421. The crime rate of Weston in 2024 was 35.76 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston were around 343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.13 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston)CrimesRank (Weston)CrimesRank (Weston)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Combe Down56 6901 5608 6
Radstock55 7638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe36 18742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield45 13643 10518 8
Chew Valley55 8416 18408 12
Keynsham North30 19608 12503 9
Southdown46 12651 9374 15
Keynsham East52 10554 13404 14
Lambridge48 11292 22333 19
Newbridge45 14551 14405 13
Odd Down27 23536 15354 16
Westmoreland40 15517 16311 21
Paulton38 16298 21335 18
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
Moorlands29 20358 20282 22
Saltford29 21254 25184 26
Bathavon North28 22275 23236 23
Oldfield Park15 27200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch14 28261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough7 33138 30192 25
Midsomer Norton North19 25165 29156 29
Bathavon South14 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Weston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 202518
April 202512
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20245
November 202413
October 202414
September 202429
August 202429

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Weston in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weston postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Greenbank Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Brookfield Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Southlands (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broadmoor Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Crown Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lucklands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Falconer Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadmoor Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Haviland Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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