Crime Rate in Banwell & Winscombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banwell & Winscombe

The total recorded crimes in Banwell & Winscombe, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banwell & Winscombe crime rate of 38.21 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 Banwell & Winscombe, encompassing approximately 2,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-1.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Banwell & Winscombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blew Close with total crimes: 27
  • Ivy Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Well Lane 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 July 2025 the Banwell & Winscombe has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 38.21 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banwell & Winscombe)CrimesRank (Banwell & Winscombe)CrimesRank (Banwell & Winscombe)
Weston-super-Mare Central266 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South168 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115 31,658 31,011 3
Wrington84 71,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle82 81,168 5986 6
Long Ashton50 111,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton93 6944 8873 7
Yatton53 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke37 17621 13507 10
Portishead North50 10533 16420 14
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill36 18632 11418 15
Portishead East40 15562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking45 13588 14239 24
Pill41 14494 18365 18
Winford29 22429 19397 16
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges37 16368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare North Worle30 21505 17393 17
Clevedon South31 19290 25133 34
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle25 24296 24308 20
Blagdon & Churchill31 20317 22274 22
Clevedon East14 31316 23284 21
Clevedon West29 23324 21265 23
Clevedon Yeo23 27258 26220 25
Nailsea Golden Valley24 25204 31143 32
Nailsea West End17 29258 27194 26
Congresbury & Puxton23 26256 28185 27
Nailsea Yeo15 30249 30168 28
Gordano Valley17 28255 29147 30
Backwell8 34195 32160 29
Clevedon Walton9 33136 34145 31
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Banwell & Winscombe 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 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202553
May 202532
April 202533
March 202534
February 202539
January 202536
December 202416
November 202431
October 202421
September 202434
August 202421

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20255
April 202512
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20241
August 202414

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Banwell & Winscombe in July 2025

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

1. Blew Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Ivy Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Well Lane (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Other theft3
4. Knightcott Park (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wolvershill Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Holstein Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Blue Water Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Waits Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Knightcott Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Wolvershill Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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