Crime Rate in Portishead North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead North

The total recorded crimes in Portishead North, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead North crime rate of 3.07 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Portishead North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockside Square with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Eastcliff 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 May 2025 the Portishead North has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portishead North)CrimesRank (Portishead North)CrimesRank (Portishead North)
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
Long Ashton134 31,047 6789 8
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
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

Portishead North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 202512
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20249
August 202415
July 20243
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Portishead North in May 2025

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

1. Lockside Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eastcliff (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Cabstand (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Old Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Battery Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Woodhill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burlington Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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