Crime Rate in Portishead East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead East

The total recorded crimes in Portishead East, North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead East crime rate of 2.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Portishead East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jacobs Meadow with total crimes: 5
  • Harbour Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lambourne Way 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Portishead East has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 12th 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.

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 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
Congresbury & Puxton23 24256 28185 27
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

Portishead East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202525
January 202515
December 202425
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 202422
July 202413
June 202424
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 202415
September 20245
August 202417
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Portishead East in March 2025

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

1. Jacobs Meadow (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Harbour Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Paper Mill Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Goshawk Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Biscay Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shannon Walk (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. The Anchorage (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Folio Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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