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

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare South Worle, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare South Worle crime rate of 4.76 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 Worle, encompassing approximately 21,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-28.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
Weston-super-Mare South Worle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Mews with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

How safe is Weston-super-Mare South Worle?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare South Worle, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare South Worle 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 Worle reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare South Worle witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare South Worle experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 986 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare South Worle witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In May 2025 the Weston-super-Mare South Worle has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 5th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare South Worle crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare South Worle in 2024 was 54.99 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare South Worle were around 986 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.42 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202528
February 202520
January 202519
December 202435
November 202434
October 202423
September 202414
August 202426
July 202423
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202522
March 202527
February 202514
January 202516
December 20246
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 20258
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202412
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 401 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202545
March 202537
February 202523
January 202522
December 202438
November 202429
October 202435
September 202446
August 202429
July 202427
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 6 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
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202415
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

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

1. Appletree Mews (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Worle Moor Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Summer Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Gator Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Lime Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bransby Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birkbeck Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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