Crime Rate in Long Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Long Ashton, North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Ashton crime rate of 31.05 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 Long Ashton, encompassing approximately 2,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Long Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarken Coombe with total crimes: 12
  • Westward Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Jubilee Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Long Ashton?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Long Ashton reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,047 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Ashton witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Long Ashton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 789 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Ashton witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Long Ashton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Long Ashton has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 31.05 ranking 7th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Long Ashton crimes were 1,047. The crime rate of Long Ashton in 2024 was 485.24 (year) or 40.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Ashton were around 789 crimes with yearly crime rate of 365.67 (year) or 30.47 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Somerset)CrimesRank (North Somerset)CrimesRank (North Somerset)
Weston-super-Mare Central307 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South160 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke81 51,658 31,011 3
Weston-super-Mare South Worle131 31,168 5986 6
Wrington78 61,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside106 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare Milton56 10944 8873 7
Banwell & Winscombe65 8647 10440 13
Yatton58 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke47 13621 13507 10
Portishead West54 11626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 16632 11418 15
Portishead East48 12562 15459 12
Portishead North35 15533 16420 14
Hutton & Locking32 18588 14239 24
Pill44 14494 18365 18
Winford19 27429 19397 16
Weston-super-Mare North Worle21 25505 17393 17
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges33 17368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle29 19296 24308 20
Clevedon West26 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East24 22316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill26 21317 22274 22
Clevedon South23 23290 25133 34
Congresbury & Puxton23 24256 28185 27
Clevedon Yeo19 26258 26220 25
Nailsea West End15 30258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo13 34249 30168 28
Nailsea Golden Valley18 28204 31143 32
Backwell15 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley13 33255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton15 29136 34145 31
Nailsea Youngwood14 3275 3577 35
Portishead South9 35187 33141 33

Long Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202519
January 202532
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20251
January 202517
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
June 202438
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202513
January 202515
December 202432
November 202420
October 202413
September 202415
August 202434
July 202430
June 202436
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 202420
April 202410

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 202432
May 202440
April 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202430
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20241
October 202415
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202454
May 202421
April 202418

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
June 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
October 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 202413
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Long Ashton in March 2025

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

1. Clarken Coombe (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
2. Westward Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Jubilee Drive (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
4. Bristol Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Providence Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Abbots Leigh Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
7. Hollis Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Oxhouse Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Tickenham Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Fenswood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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