Crime Rate in North Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Somerset

The total recorded crimes in North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 1,758 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Somerset crime rate of 8.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (703) incidents (7.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (245) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Public order: (200) incidents (47.06% increase)
North Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Appletree Mews with total crimes: 28
  • Blew Close with total crimes: 24

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 (307 crimes), and the safest, Portishead South (9 crimes), is 298 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Weston Town (306 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Backwell & Flax Bourton (22 crimes), with a difference of 284 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Weston-super-Mare Central307
Weston-super-Mare South160
Weston-super-Mare South Worle131
Weston-super-Mare Hillside106
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke81

Safest Wards:

Backwell15
Nailsea Youngwood14
Gordano Valley13
Nailsea Yeo13
Portishead South9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Weston Town306
South Worle, West Wick & St Georges139
Weston Bournville130
Weston Hillside106
Wrington, Felton & Dundry90

Safest Areas:

Portishead Redcliffe30
Nailsea East27
North Worle25
Clevedon North & Walton24
Backwell & Flax Bourton22

North Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1530 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (524 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202417
October 202428
September 202415
August 202421
July 202426
June 202440

A total of 389 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202534
January 202539
December 202425
November 202440
October 202436
September 202444
August 202445
July 202443
June 202448

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 202423
October 202419
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 202420

A total of 2054 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 205.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025200
February 2025136
January 2025160
December 2024171
November 2024158
October 2024168
September 2024223
August 2024212
July 2024210
June 2024416

A total of 2497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 249.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 524 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025245
February 2025160
January 2025190
December 2024165
November 2024166
October 2024221
September 2024218
August 2024298
July 2024310
June 2024524

A total of 8091 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 809.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1530 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025703
February 2025654
January 2025696
December 2024685
November 2024753
October 2024713
September 2024701
August 2024813
July 2024843
June 20241530

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 774 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202565
January 202583
December 202470
November 202464
October 202478
September 202465
August 202481
July 202468
June 2024124

A total of 944 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202576
January 202596
December 202475
November 202478
October 2024127
September 2024111
August 2024101
July 202481
June 2024132

A total of 1407 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 140.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025122
February 2025112
January 2025105
December 202481
November 2024138
October 2024146
September 2024121
August 2024140
July 2024140
June 2024302

A total of 1548 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 154.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025122
February 2025104
January 2025125
December 2024121
November 2024123
October 2024180
September 2024147
August 2024141
July 2024157
June 2024328

A total of 204 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 202415
October 202418
September 202422
August 202429
July 202419
June 202462

A total of 1782 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 178.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 308 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 2025135
January 2025145
December 2024126
November 2024115
October 2024188
September 2024249
August 2024241
July 2024147
June 2024308

A total of 167 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202421
August 202431
July 20249
June 202436

High Crime Locations North Somerset in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Appletree Mews (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting14
Public order6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Blew Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Regent Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Downside Road (Map)
Total21
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft6
Public order3

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