Crime Rate in Portishead East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead East

The total recorded crimes in Portishead East, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead East crime rate of 2.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Portishead East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harbour Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Cheviot Meadow with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Portishead East has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portishead East)CrimesRank (Portishead East)CrimesRank (Portishead East)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South200 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke132 41,658 31,011 3
Long Ashton134 31,047 6789 8
Wrington76 81,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside100 61,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle101 51,168 5986 6
Weston-super-Mare Milton90 7944 8873 7
Yatton63 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke49 14621 13507 10
Banwell & Winscombe54 12647 10440 13
Portishead West58 10626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 18632 11418 15
Hutton & Locking50 13588 14239 24
Portishead North44 16533 16420 14
Weston-super-Mare North Worle46 15505 17393 17
Winford21 26429 19397 16
Congresbury & Puxton36 17256 28185 27
Pill33 19494 18365 18
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges23 24368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle21 25296 24308 20
Clevedon West27 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East25 21316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill24 23317 22274 22
Nailsea Golden Valley24 22204 31143 32
Clevedon Yeo16 28258 26220 25
Clevedon South11 30290 25133 34
Nailsea West End14 29258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo17 27249 30168 28
Backwell11 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley11 32255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton3 35136 34145 31
Portishead South11 33187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood10 3475 3577 35

Portishead East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202525
February 202525
January 202515
December 202425
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 202422
July 202413
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20252
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20259
January 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 202415
September 20245
August 202417
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Harbour Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Cheviot Meadow (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Forth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Folio Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Harbour Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shannon Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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