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

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare South

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare South, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare South crime rate of 5.74 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 South, encompassing approximately 29,281 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-1.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Weston-super-Mare South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 13
  • Rydal Road with total crimes: 9
  • St Mary'S Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Weston-super-Mare South?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare South, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 2,229 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare South witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 1,942 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare South witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In July 2025 the Weston-super-Mare South has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 5.74 ranking 2th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare South crimes were 2,229. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare South in 2024 was 76.12 (year) or 6.34 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare South were around 1,942 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.32 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South)
Weston-super-Mare Central266 13,797 13,494 1
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
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Weston-super-Mare 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 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
May 202527
April 202521
March 202518
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425
September 202424
August 202441

A total of 982 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202589
May 202599
April 202585
March 202580
February 202569
January 202586
December 202474
November 202476
October 202485
September 202460
August 202491

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202519
April 202523
March 20257
February 202514
January 202514
December 202427
November 202412
October 202418
September 202423
August 202416

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202513
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 20253
December 202414
November 202412
October 202421
September 202417
August 202426

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202514
April 20254
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
January 20255
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

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

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

1. Brompton Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Rydal Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St Mary'S Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Grasmere Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hildesheim Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Shipham Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. Downside Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stormont Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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