Crime Rate in North Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Somerset

The total recorded crimes in North Somerset, UK in January 2026 are around 1,603 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Somerset crime rate of 7.40 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (737) incidents (-1.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (181) incidents (-1.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (139) incidents (-13.66% decrease)
North Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downside Road with total crimes: 21
  • Alexandra Parade with total crimes: 17
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 15

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 (245 crimes), and the safest, Portishead South (5 crimes), is 240 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Weston Town (246 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Backwell & Flax Bourton (13 crimes), with a difference of 233 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Weston-super-Mare Central245
Weston-super-Mare South157
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke120
Weston-super-Mare Hillside88
Banwell & Winscombe78

Safest Wards:

Clevedon South13
Backwell11
Nailsea Youngwood10
Clevedon Walton9
Portishead South5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Weston Town246
Weston Bournville140
Weston Winterstoke120
Hutton, Locking & Banwell105
Long Ashton & Gordano92

Safest Areas:

Clevedon South & Yeo25
Nailsea East19
Portishead Redcliffe17
Clevedon North & Walton14
Backwell & Flax Bourton13

North Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (737 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (181 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 749 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 183 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (784 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (218 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (801 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (242 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (741 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (250 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (714 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (339 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 760 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 281 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (767 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (268 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 769 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202672
December 202593
November 202555
October 202586
September 202567
August 202546
July 202548
June 202529
May 202557
April 202573
March 202567
February 202576

A total of 174 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202515
November 202514
October 202517
September 202511
August 202522
July 202514
June 202516
May 202510
April 202515
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 2140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026139
December 2025161
November 2025184
October 2025174
September 2025198
August 2025202
July 2025182
June 2025178
May 2025210
April 2025176
March 2025200
February 2025136

A total of 1709 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026109
December 2025128
November 2025166
October 2025182
September 2025202
August 2025151
July 2025156
June 2025138
May 2025129
April 2025122
March 2025122
February 2025104

A total of 459 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202539
November 202549
October 202536
September 202552
August 202523
July 202526
June 202530
May 202541
April 202553
March 202535
February 202534

A total of 382 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202536
November 202527
October 202537
September 202523
August 202520
July 202534
June 202535
May 202543
April 202551
March 202530
February 202518

A total of 786 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202640
December 202557
November 202558
October 2025112
September 202586
August 202553
July 202548
June 202557
May 202565
April 202569
March 202576
February 202565

A total of 2961 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026181
December 2025183
November 2025218
October 2025242
September 2025250
August 2025339
July 2025281
June 2025268
May 2025314
April 2025280
March 2025245
February 2025160

A total of 1367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202686
December 202593
November 2025128
October 2025105
September 2025103
August 2025112
July 202570
June 2025134
May 2025149
April 2025124
March 2025128
February 2025135

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20259
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 8899 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 741.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 813 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026737
December 2025749
November 2025784
October 2025801
September 2025741
August 2025714
July 2025760
June 2025767
May 2025813
April 2025676
March 2025703
February 2025654

A total of 159 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202529
November 20259
October 202513
September 20256
August 20259
July 202518
June 202515
May 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 1484 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026108
December 2025120
November 2025145
October 2025139
September 2025142
August 2025128
July 2025145
June 2025127
May 2025107
April 202589
March 2025122
February 2025112

A total of 151 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202520
November 202520
October 202512
September 20258
August 202511
July 202514
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 202513

High Crime Locations North Somerset in January 2026

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

1. Downside Road (Map)
Total21
Other theft18
Vehicle crime3
2. Alexandra Parade (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
3. Regent Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs1
4. The Batch (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Blew Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Public order2

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