Crime Rate in North Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Somerset

The total recorded crimes in North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 1,797 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Somerset crime rate of 8.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (760) incidents (-0.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (281) incidents (4.85% increase)
  • Public order: (182) incidents (2.25% increase)
North Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 35
  • Blew Close with total crimes: 27

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 (266 crimes), and the safest, Nailsea Youngwood (6 crimes), is 260 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Weston Town (288 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Backwell & Flax Bourton (9 crimes), with a difference of 279 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Weston-super-Mare Central266
Weston-super-Mare South168
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114
Banwell & Winscombe95

Safest Wards:

Clevedon East14
Portishead South11
Clevedon Walton9
Backwell8
Nailsea Youngwood6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Weston Town288
Weston Bournville127
Hutton, Locking & Banwell117
Weston Winterstoke115
Weston Hillside114

Safest Areas:

Clevedon South & Yeo30
Portishead Redcliffe29
Nailsea East26
Clevedon North & Walton14
Backwell & Flax Bourton9

North Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 821 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202557
May 202565
April 202569
March 202576
February 202565
January 202583
December 202470
November 202464
October 202478
September 202465
August 202481

A total of 448 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202530
May 202541
April 202553
March 202535
February 202534
January 202539
December 202425
November 202440
October 202436
September 202444
August 202445

A total of 179 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 938 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202529
May 202557
April 202573
March 202567
February 202576
January 202596
December 202475
November 202478
October 2024127
September 2024111
August 2024101

A total of 141 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 20243
November 202423
October 202419
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 8734 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 727.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 813 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025760
June 2025767
May 2025813
April 2025676
March 2025703
February 2025654
January 2025696
December 2024685
November 2024753
October 2024713
September 2024701
August 2024813

A total of 334 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202535
May 202543
April 202551
March 202530
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202417
October 202428
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 2806 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025281
June 2025268
May 2025314
April 2025280
March 2025245
February 2025160
January 2025190
December 2024165
November 2024166
October 2024221
September 2024218
August 2024298

A total of 178 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202510
April 202515
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 202415
October 202418
September 202422
August 202429

A total of 1608 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025156
June 2025138
May 2025129
April 2025122
March 2025122
February 2025104
January 2025125
December 2024121
November 2024123
October 2024180
September 2024147
August 2024141

A total of 1433 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025127
May 2025107
April 202589
March 2025122
February 2025112
January 2025105
December 202481
November 2024138
October 2024146
September 2024121
August 2024140

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 2174 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025182
June 2025178
May 2025210
April 2025176
March 2025200
February 2025136
January 2025160
December 2024171
November 2024158
October 2024168
September 2024223
August 2024212

A total of 1804 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 2025134
May 2025149
April 2025124
March 2025128
February 2025135
January 2025145
December 2024126
November 2024115
October 2024188
September 2024249
August 2024241

High Crime Locations North Somerset in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft12
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Regent Street (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
3. Blew Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Alexandra Parade (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
5. Salisbury Terrace (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2

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