Crime Rate in Long Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Long Ashton, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Ashton crime rate of 62.10 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (235.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
Long Ashton 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
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the North Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the North Somerset.

  • 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 May 2025 the Long Ashton has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 62.10 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Ashton)CrimesRank (Long Ashton)CrimesRank (Long Ashton)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South200 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke132 41,658 31,011 3
Wrington76 81,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside100 61,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle101 51,168 5986 6
Weston-super-Mare Milton90 7944 8873 7
Yatton63 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke49 14621 13507 10
Banwell & Winscombe54 12647 10440 13
Portishead West58 10626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 18632 11418 15
Portishead East57 11562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking50 13588 14239 24
Portishead North44 16533 16420 14
Weston-super-Mare North Worle46 15505 17393 17
Winford21 26429 19397 16
Congresbury & Puxton36 17256 28185 27
Pill33 19494 18365 18
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges23 24368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle21 25296 24308 20
Clevedon West27 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East25 21316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill24 23317 22274 22
Nailsea Golden Valley24 22204 31143 32
Clevedon Yeo16 28258 26220 25
Clevedon South11 30290 25133 34
Nailsea West End14 29258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo17 27249 30168 28
Backwell11 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley11 32255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton3 35136 34145 31
Portishead South11 33187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood10 3475 3577 35

Long Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 20256
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20241
October 202415
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202454
May 202421

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202514
March 20258
February 20253
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 202432
May 202440

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 202512
February 20251
January 202517
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
June 202438
May 20241

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202531
March 202524
February 202513
January 202515
December 202432
November 202420
October 202413
September 202415
August 202434
July 202430
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
January 202515
December 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 202420

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20246
October 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
October 202413
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20257
February 202519
January 202532
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Long Ashton in May 2025

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

1. Clarken Coombe (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour24
Drugs6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. The Grove (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Manor Way (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
4. Redwood Drive (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Shoplifting6
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
6. Keedwell Hill (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
7. Blackcurrant Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
8. Rectory Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Kings Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fenswood Mead (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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