Crime Rate in Banwell & Winscombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banwell & Winscombe

The total recorded crimes in Banwell & Winscombe, North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banwell & Winscombe crime rate of 26.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Banwell & Winscombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blew Close with total crimes: 24
  • Weston Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Woodborough Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Banwell & Winscombe has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 26.14 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Somerset)CrimesRank (North Somerset)CrimesRank (North Somerset)
Weston-super-Mare Central307 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South160 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke81 51,658 31,011 3
Weston-super-Mare South Worle131 31,168 5986 6
Wrington78 61,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside106 41,361 41,005 5
Long Ashton67 71,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton56 10944 8873 7
Yatton58 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke47 13621 13507 10
Portishead West54 11626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 16632 11418 15
Portishead East48 12562 15459 12
Portishead North35 15533 16420 14
Hutton & Locking32 18588 14239 24
Pill44 14494 18365 18
Winford19 27429 19397 16
Weston-super-Mare North Worle21 25505 17393 17
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges33 17368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle29 19296 24308 20
Clevedon West26 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East24 22316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill26 21317 22274 22
Clevedon South23 23290 25133 34
Congresbury & Puxton23 24256 28185 27
Clevedon Yeo19 26258 26220 25
Nailsea West End15 30258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo13 34249 30168 28
Nailsea Golden Valley18 28204 31143 32
Backwell15 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley13 33255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton15 29136 34145 31
Nailsea Youngwood14 3275 3577 35
Portishead South9 35187 33141 33

Banwell & Winscombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202539
January 202536
December 202416
November 202431
October 202421
September 202434
August 202421
July 202446
June 202432
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 202410
September 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20241
August 202414
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Banwell & Winscombe in March 2025

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

1. Blew Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Weston Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Woodborough Crescent (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft2
4. Wolvershill Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Knightcott Park (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Harding Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Greenfields Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Ashley Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lynch Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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