Crime Rate in Weston-super-Mare South Worle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare South Worle, North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare South Worle crime rate of 6.17 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 South Worle, encompassing approximately 21,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
Weston-super-Mare South Worle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Mews with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18

How safe is Weston-super-Mare South Worle?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare South Worle, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare South Worle 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 South Worle reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare South Worle witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare South Worle experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 986 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare South Worle witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare South Worle 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 South Worle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Weston-super-Mare South Worle has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 6.17 ranking 3th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare South Worle crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare South Worle in 2024 was 54.99 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare South Worle were around 986 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.42 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking 6 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
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 East48 12562 15459 12
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

Weston-super-Mare South Worle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202520
January 202519
December 202435
November 202434
October 202423
September 202414
August 202426
July 202423
June 202462
May 202429
April 202426

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202514
January 202516
December 20246
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202415
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202412
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 330 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202523
January 202522
December 202438
November 202429
October 202435
September 202446
August 202429
July 202427
June 202420
May 202418
April 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Weston-super-Mare South Worle in March 2025

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

1. Appletree Mews (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting14
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Teal Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Pelican Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Elmham Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
9. Wilson Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Jasmine Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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