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 May 2025 are around 200 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare South crime rate of 6.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (16.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Weston-super-Mare South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stormont Close with total crimes: 13
  • Monkton Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Macfarlane Chase with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Weston-super-Mare South has recorded 200 crimes with crime rate of 6.83 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare South)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 20257
February 202514
January 202514
December 202427
November 202412
October 202418
September 202423
August 202416
July 202424
June 202458
May 202414

A total of 1170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202585
March 202580
February 202569
January 202586
December 202474
November 202476
October 202485
September 202460
August 202491
July 202496
June 2024192
May 202477

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202521
March 202518
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425
September 202424
August 202441
July 202432
June 202440
May 202411

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248
July 202413
June 202422
May 202424

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 202411
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 20253
December 202414
November 202412
October 202421
September 202417
August 202426
July 202415
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

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

1. Stormont Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Monkton Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Macfarlane Chase (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Marchfields Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
6. Bridge Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Andrew'S Parade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Grasmere Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Baildon Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St Mary'S Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1

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