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

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare Uphill, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare Uphill crime rate of 3.99 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 Uphill, encompassing approximately 8,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Weston-super-Mare Uphill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Royal Sands with total crimes: 4

How safe is Weston-super-Mare Uphill?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare Uphill, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare Uphill 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 Uphill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 632 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Uphill witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare Uphill had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 418 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Uphill witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare Uphill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Weston-super-Mare Uphill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weston-super-Mare Uphill has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 18th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare Uphill crimes were 632. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare Uphill in 2024 was 74.15 (year) or 6.18 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare Uphill were around 418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.04 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Uphill)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Uphill)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Uphill)
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
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 Uphill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202514
February 202522
January 202518
December 202416
November 202421
October 202434
September 202433
August 202419
July 202427
June 202452
May 202425

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20251
February 202511
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Royal Sands (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. Bedford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Faversham Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Southville Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tynings Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beaumont Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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