Crime Rate in Long Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Long Ashton, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Ashton crime rate of 23.17 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 Long Ashton, encompassing approximately 2,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Long Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Providence View with total crimes: 6
  • Bramley Copse with total crimes: 6

How safe is Long Ashton?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Long Ashton reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,047 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Ashton witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Long Ashton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 789 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Ashton witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Long Ashton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Long Ashton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Long Ashton has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 23.17 ranking 11th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Long Ashton crimes were 1,047. The crime rate of Long Ashton in 2024 was 485.24 (year) or 40.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Ashton were around 789 crimes with yearly crime rate of 365.67 (year) or 30.47 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Ashton)CrimesRank (Long Ashton)CrimesRank (Long Ashton)
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
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

Long Ashton 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202532
April 20256
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20241
October 202415
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 202511
March 20257
February 202519
January 202532
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 202547
April 202514
March 20258
February 20253
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202544
May 202518
April 202531
March 202524
February 202513
January 202515
December 202432
November 202420
October 202413
September 202415
August 202434

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20258
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202511
April 20251
March 202512
February 20251
January 202517
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
October 202413
September 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
January 202515
December 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20246
October 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256

High Crime Locations Long Ashton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Long Ashton postcode area is presented below.

1. Hill Drive (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
2. Providence View (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Bramley Copse (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Clarken Coombe (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Miners Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Wildcountry Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
7. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Kings Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fenswood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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