Crime Rate in Wrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrington

The total recorded crimes in Wrington, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrington crime rate of 73.04 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 Wrington, encompassing approximately 1,040 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Wrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Downside Road with total crimes: 15
  • Red Hill with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wrington?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Wrington reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,028 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wrington witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Wrington experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wrington witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Wrington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wrington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wrington has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 73.04 ranking 8th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Wrington crimes were 1,028. The crime rate of Wrington in 2024 was 987.99 (year) or 82.33 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrington were around 1,008 crimes with yearly crime rate of 968.77 (year) or 80.73 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrington)CrimesRank (Wrington)CrimesRank (Wrington)
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
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
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

Wrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 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 (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 202517
February 202521
January 202527
December 202438
November 20248
October 202411
September 202433
August 202425
July 202429
June 202456
May 202415

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20254
March 202516
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249
July 202410
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202518
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202424
October 202431
September 202415
August 202418
July 202420
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
January 20256
December 20243
September 202415
August 20243
June 202442
May 20249

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 202515
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 202419
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
February 20256
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20253
October 20243
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Wrington in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
2. Downside Road (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
3. Red Hill (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Long Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ashford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Wrington Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Bristol International Airport (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
9. Church Court (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Red Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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