Crime Rate in Congresbury & Puxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Congresbury & Puxton

The total recorded crimes in Congresbury & Puxton, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Congresbury & Puxton crime rate of 64.09 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 Congresbury & Puxton, encompassing approximately 561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Congresbury & Puxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millennium Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Homefield with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Congresbury & Puxton?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Congresbury & Puxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 256 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Congresbury & Puxton recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Congresbury & Puxton had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 185 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Congresbury & Puxton recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Congresbury & Puxton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Congresbury & Puxton has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 64.09 ranking 17th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Congresbury & Puxton crimes were 256. The crime rate of Congresbury & Puxton in 2024 was 455.76 (year) or 37.98 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Congresbury & Puxton were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 329.36 (year) or 27.45 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Congresbury & Puxton)CrimesRank (Congresbury & Puxton)CrimesRank (Congresbury & Puxton)
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
Banwell & Winscombe54 12647 10440 13
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
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

Congresbury & Puxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Congresbury & Puxton in May 2025

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

1. Millennium Mews (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Homefield (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Southlands Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Congars Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Brinsea Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bridge Farm Square (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Bristol Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Well Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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