Crime Rate in Portishead South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portishead South

The total recorded crimes in Portishead South, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portishead South crime rate of 3.59 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 South, encompassing approximately 3,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Portishead South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 1
  • B3124 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Portishead South?

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

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Portishead South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 187 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Portishead South recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Portishead South had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 141 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Portishead South recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portishead South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Portishead South has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 32th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Portishead South crimes were 187. The crime rate of Portishead South in 2024 was 60.96 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portishead South were around 141 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.96 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portishead South)CrimesRank (Portishead South)CrimesRank (Portishead South)
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 North50 10533 16420 14
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
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Portishead South 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Portishead South in July 2025

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

1. Bristol Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B3124 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Parsonage Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. A369 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brampton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glebe Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clapton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenfield Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clevedon Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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