Crime Rate in Banwell & Winscombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banwell & Winscombe

The total recorded crimes in Banwell & Winscombe, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banwell & Winscombe crime rate of 21.72 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 Banwell & Winscombe, encompassing approximately 2,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Banwell & Winscombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knightcott Park with total crimes: 9
  • Blew Close with total crimes: 6
  • Harding Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Banwell & Winscombe?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Banwell & Winscombe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 647 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Banwell & Winscombe witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Banwell & Winscombe had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 440 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Banwell & Winscombe witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Banwell & Winscombe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Banwell & Winscombe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Banwell & Winscombe has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 21.72 ranking 12th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Banwell & Winscombe crimes were 647. The crime rate of Banwell & Winscombe in 2024 was 260.21 (year) or 21.68 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banwell & Winscombe were around 440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 176.96 (year) or 14.75 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banwell & Winscombe)CrimesRank (Banwell & Winscombe)CrimesRank (Banwell & Winscombe)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South200 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke132 41,658 31,011 3
Long Ashton134 31,047 6789 8
Wrington76 81,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside100 61,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle101 51,168 5986 6
Weston-super-Mare Milton90 7944 8873 7
Yatton63 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke49 14621 13507 10
Portishead West58 10626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 18632 11418 15
Portishead East57 11562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking50 13588 14239 24
Portishead North44 16533 16420 14
Weston-super-Mare North Worle46 15505 17393 17
Winford21 26429 19397 16
Congresbury & Puxton36 17256 28185 27
Pill33 19494 18365 18
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges23 24368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle21 25296 24308 20
Clevedon West27 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East25 21316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill24 23317 22274 22
Nailsea Golden Valley24 22204 31143 32
Clevedon Yeo16 28258 26220 25
Clevedon South11 30290 25133 34
Nailsea West End14 29258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo17 27249 30168 28
Backwell11 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley11 32255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton3 35136 34145 31
Portishead South11 33187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood10 3475 3577 35

Banwell & Winscombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202533
March 202534
February 202539
January 202536
December 202416
November 202431
October 202421
September 202434
August 202421
July 202446
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20241
August 202414
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 202410
September 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Banwell & Winscombe in May 2025

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

1. Knightcott Park (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Blew Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Harding Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. The Lynch (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
5. Coronation Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Whitecross Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Goding Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. West Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Knapps Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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