Crime Rate in Weston-super-Mare Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare Hillside, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare Hillside crime rate of 4.15 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 Weston-super-Mare Hillside, encompassing approximately 24,111 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (14.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Weston-super-Mare Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wadham Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Weston-super-Mare Hillside?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare Hillside, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare Hillside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Weston-super-Mare Hillside reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,361 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Hillside witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare Hillside experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 1,005 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Hillside witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare Hillside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Weston-super-Mare Hillside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weston-super-Mare Hillside has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 6th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare Hillside crimes were 1,361. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare Hillside in 2024 was 56.45 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare Hillside were around 1,005 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.68 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Hillside)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Hillside)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Hillside)
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 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
Portishead East57 11562 15459 12
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

Weston-super-Mare Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202417
September 202418
August 202423
July 202420
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202415
July 202419
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 602 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202541
March 202549
February 202528
January 202544
December 202427
November 202427
October 202444
September 202434
August 202467
July 202458
June 202480
May 202456

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 202416
October 202413
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 202416
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Weston-super-Mare Hillside in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weston-super-Mare Hillside postcode area is presented below.

1. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
2. Wadham Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Kew Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Knightstone Causeway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Stock Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cecil Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Post Office Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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