Crime Rate in Congresbury & Puxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Congresbury & Puxton

The total recorded crimes in Congresbury & Puxton, North Somerset, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Congresbury & Puxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Park with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hill Park 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 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 July 2025 the Congresbury & Puxton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 40.95 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Congresbury & Puxton)CrimesRank (Congresbury & Puxton)CrimesRank (Congresbury & Puxton)
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
Banwell & Winscombe95 5647 10440 13
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
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

Congresbury & Puxton 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202513
April 202522
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Congresbury & Puxton in July 2025

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

1. Well Park (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hill Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bristol Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cobthorn Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Southlands Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sheppy'S Mill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Smallway (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Station Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Weston Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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