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 July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare South Worle crime rate of 3.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Weston-super-Mare South Worle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Appletree Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the North Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the North Somerset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Weston-super-Mare South Worle has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South Worle)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South Worle)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South Worle)
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
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
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
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

Weston-super-Mare South Worle 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202533
April 202520
March 202528
February 202520
January 202519
December 202435
November 202434
October 202423
September 202414
August 202426

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20259
May 20257
April 202522
March 202527
February 202514
January 202516
December 20246
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 202515
March 20258
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202517
May 202532
April 202545
March 202537
February 202523
January 202522
December 202438
November 202429
October 202435
September 202446
August 202429

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241

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
May 20251
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

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

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Appletree Mews (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Chichester Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Gator Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Summer Lane North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Almond Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chester Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Yarbury Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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