Crime Rate in Congresbury & Puxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Congresbury & Puxton

The total recorded crimes in Congresbury & Puxton, North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Congresbury & Puxton crime rate of 40.95 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Congresbury & Puxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Congars Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Congresbury & Puxton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 40.95 ranking 24th 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.

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
Banwell & Winscombe65 8647 10440 13
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
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

Congresbury & Puxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Congresbury & Puxton in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Congars Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bristol Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. South Side (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wrington Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wrington Mead (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Well Park (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Sheppy'S Mill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kent Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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