Crime Rate in Portishead West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead West

The total recorded crimes in Portishead West, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead West crime rate of 3.07 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Portishead West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Westhill Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Portishead West?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Portishead West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 626 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Portishead West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Portishead West had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 476 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Portishead West witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portishead West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Portishead West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 12th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Portishead West crimes were 626. The crime rate of Portishead West in 2024 was 39.27 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portishead West were around 476 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.86 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portishead West)CrimesRank (Portishead West)CrimesRank (Portishead West)
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
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

Portishead West 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 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202530
April 202527
March 202527
February 202521
January 202529
December 202421
November 202423
October 202430
September 202420
August 202431

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

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
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Portishead West in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Westhill Gardens (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newhaven Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ashdown Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Briary Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Channel View Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lower Down Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Cedarhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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