Crime Rate in Portishead East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead East

The total recorded crimes in Portishead East, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead East crime rate of 1.77 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 Portishead East, encompassing approximately 22,551 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Portishead East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forth Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Cheviot Meadow with total crimes: 3

How safe is Portishead East?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Portishead East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 562 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Portishead East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Portishead East had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 459 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Portishead East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portishead East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Portishead East has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 15th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Portishead East crimes were 562. The crime rate of Portishead East in 2024 was 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portishead East were around 459 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.35 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portishead East)CrimesRank (Portishead East)CrimesRank (Portishead East)
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
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

Portishead East 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 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 Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202526
April 202515
March 202525
February 202525
January 202515
December 202425
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202512
April 202512
March 20252
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20259
January 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 202415
September 20245
August 202417

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Portishead East in July 2025

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

1. Forth Avenue (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Cheviot Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Harbour Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Goldcrest Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Anchorage (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Paper Mill Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Goshawk Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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