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

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare Hillside, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare Hillside crime rate of 4.73 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 Hillside, encompassing approximately 24,111 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Weston-super-Mare Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Weston-super-Mare Hillside?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare Hillside, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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 Hillside reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,361 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Hillside witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare Hillside experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 1,005 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Hillside witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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 Hillside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Weston-super-Mare Hillside has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 4th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare Hillside crimes were 1,361. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare Hillside in 2024 was 56.45 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare Hillside were around 1,005 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.68 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Hillside)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Hillside)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Hillside)
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 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
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202513
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202549
May 202547
April 202541
March 202549
February 202528
January 202544
December 202427
November 202427
October 202444
September 202434
August 202467

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 202416
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202518
May 202517
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202417
September 202418
August 202423

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 202416
October 202413
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20241
August 20249

High Crime Locations Weston-super-Mare Hillside in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Grove Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Raglan Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Birnbeck Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Elmhyrst Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stock Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tivoli Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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