Crime Rate in North Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Somerset

The total recorded crimes in North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 1,964 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Somerset crime rate of 9.06 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 North Somerset, encompassing approximately 216,729 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (813) incidents (20.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (314) incidents (12.14% increase)
  • Public order: (210) incidents (19.32% increase)
North Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarken Coombe with total crimes: 42
  • The Grove with total crimes: 30
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 28

North Somerset Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

North Somerset Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Weston-super-Mare Central (338 crimes), and the safest, Clevedon Walton (3 crimes), is 335 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Weston Town (337 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clevedon North & Walton (9 crimes), with a difference of 328 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Weston-super-Mare Central338
Weston-super-Mare South200
Long Ashton134
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke132
Weston-super-Mare South Worle101

Safest Wards:

Backwell11
Gordano Valley11
Portishead South11
Nailsea Youngwood10
Clevedon Walton3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Weston Town337
Weston Bournville162
Long Ashton & Gordano146
Weston Winterstoke132
South Worle, West Wick & St Georges107

Safest Areas:

Nailsea East31
Portishead Redcliffe28
Clevedon South & Yeo23
Backwell & Flax Bourton11
Clevedon North & Walton9

North Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (813 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (314 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (676 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (280 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (703 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (245 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 654 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 160 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (696 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (190 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 685 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 171 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (753 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (713 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (221 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (701 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (249 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (813 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (298 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 843 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 310 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1301 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202589
March 2025122
February 2025112
January 2025105
December 202481
November 2024138
October 2024146
September 2024121
August 2024140
July 2024140

A total of 1471 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 133.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025122
March 2025122
February 2025104
January 2025125
December 2024121
November 2024123
October 2024180
September 2024147
August 2024141
July 2024157

A total of 133 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 202423
October 202419
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414

A total of 8050 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 731.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 843 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025813
April 2025676
March 2025703
February 2025654
January 2025696
December 2024685
November 2024753
October 2024713
September 2024701
August 2024813
July 2024843

A total of 2024 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 184.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025210
April 2025176
March 2025200
February 2025136
January 2025160
December 2024171
November 2024158
October 2024168
September 2024223
August 2024212
July 2024210

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 291 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202551
March 202530
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202417
October 202428
September 202415
August 202421
July 202426

A total of 2567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 233.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025314
April 2025280
March 2025245
February 2025160
January 2025190
December 2024165
November 2024166
October 2024221
September 2024218
August 2024298
July 2024310

A total of 167 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 202415
October 202418
September 202422
August 202429
July 202419

A total of 942 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202573
March 202567
February 202576
January 202596
December 202475
November 202478
October 2024127
September 2024111
August 2024101
July 202481

A total of 784 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202569
March 202576
February 202565
January 202583
December 202470
November 202464
October 202478
September 202465
August 202481
July 202468

A total of 155 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202421
August 202431
July 20249

A total of 1747 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 158.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025149
April 2025124
March 2025128
February 2025135
January 2025145
December 2024126
November 2024115
October 2024188
September 2024249
August 2024241
July 2024147

A total of 435 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202553
March 202535
February 202534
January 202539
December 202425
November 202440
October 202436
September 202444
August 202445
July 202443

High Crime Locations North Somerset in May 2025

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

1. Clarken Coombe (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
Drugs6
2. The Grove (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Regent Street (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting10
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting23
Public order2
5. Appletree Mews (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting19
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Aisecome Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

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