Crime Rate in Portishead North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead North

The total recorded crimes in Portishead North, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead North crime rate of 3.49 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 Portishead North, encompassing approximately 14,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Portishead North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Rose Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Portishead North?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Portishead North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 533 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Portishead North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Portishead North had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 420 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Portishead North witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Portishead North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Portishead North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Portishead North has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.49 ranking 10th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Portishead North crimes were 533. The crime rate of Portishead North in 2024 was 37.18 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portishead North were around 420 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.30 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portishead North)CrimesRank (Portishead North)CrimesRank (Portishead North)
Weston-super-Mare Central266 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South168 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115 31,658 31,011 3
Wrington84 71,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle82 81,168 5986 6
Banwell & Winscombe95 5647 10440 13
Long Ashton50 111,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton93 6944 8873 7
Yatton53 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke37 17621 13507 10
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill36 18632 11418 15
Portishead East40 15562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking45 13588 14239 24
Pill41 14494 18365 18
Winford29 22429 19397 16
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges37 16368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare North Worle30 21505 17393 17
Clevedon South31 19290 25133 34
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle25 24296 24308 20
Blagdon & Churchill31 20317 22274 22
Clevedon East14 31316 23284 21
Clevedon West29 23324 21265 23
Clevedon Yeo23 27258 26220 25
Nailsea Golden Valley24 25204 31143 32
Nailsea West End17 29258 27194 26
Congresbury & Puxton23 26256 28185 27
Nailsea Yeo15 30249 30168 28
Gordano Valley17 28255 29147 30
Backwell8 34195 32160 29
Clevedon Walton9 33136 34145 31
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Portishead North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 202512
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202515
April 20257
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Portishead North in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Rose Mews (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Combe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Eastcliff (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lockside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Victoria Square (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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