Crime Rate in Weston-super-Mare Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare Central

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare Central, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 338 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare Central crime rate of 7.75 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 Weston-super-Mare Central, encompassing approximately 43,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (41.00% increase)
  • Public order: (50) incidents (51.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
Weston-super-Mare Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Salisbury Terrace with total crimes: 20

How safe is Weston-super-Mare Central?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare Central, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Weston-super-Mare Central reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 3,797 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Central witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 3,494 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Central witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Weston-super-Mare Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weston-super-Mare Central has recorded 338 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 1th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare Central crimes were 3,797. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare Central in 2024 was 87.10 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare Central were around 3,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.15 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Central)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Central)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Central)
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
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

Weston-super-Mare Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (141 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (81 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202548
March 202537
February 202535
January 202531
December 202427
November 202420
October 202429
September 202446
August 202439
July 202464
June 202466
May 202428

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202533
March 202563
February 202529
January 202529
December 202439
November 202437
October 202444
September 202445
August 202434
July 202441
June 202478
May 202438

A total of 1568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 120.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025141
April 2025100
March 2025107
February 2025109
January 202596
December 202484
November 2024110
October 2024106
September 2024125
August 2024125
July 2024132
June 2024230
May 2024103

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 202411
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 600 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202524
March 202534
February 202527
January 202534
December 202431
November 202423
October 202457
September 202481
August 202456
July 202444
June 2024112
May 202434

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 202515
December 202420
November 202412
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426
July 202417
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202521
March 202517
February 202527
January 202516
December 20249
November 202422
October 202412
September 202422
August 202420
July 202417
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202412
August 202415
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243

High Crime Locations Weston-super-Mare Central in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weston-super-Mare Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting10
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
3. Salisbury Terrace (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Alexandra Parade (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. South Parade (Map)
Total18
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Richmond Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. York Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Neva Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Camden Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Ellenborough Park Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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