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

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke crime rate of 6.48 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 Winterstoke, encompassing approximately 20,373 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-7.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aisecome Way with total crimes: 21
  • Hutton Moor Road with total crimes: 15
  • Selwood Close with total crimes: 12

How safe is Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke 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 Winterstoke reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,658 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 1,011 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In May 2025 the Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 6.48 ranking 4th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke crimes were 1,658. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke in 2024 was 81.38 (year) or 6.78 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke were around 1,011 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.62 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South200 22,229 21,942 2
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 Winterstoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 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 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 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 (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202567
March 202536
February 202562
January 202540
December 202437
November 202450
October 202451
September 202460
August 202454
July 202438
June 202496
May 202468

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202410
September 202418
August 202423
July 202422
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 202417
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 20247
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 202513
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 202418
August 202450
July 20249
June 202416
May 202430

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20246
September 20243
August 202415
May 20246

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 202520
December 202412
November 20244
October 202411
September 202415
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 202420
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 202413
June 202412

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

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

1. Aisecome Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
2. Hutton Moor Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Selwood Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Hosegood Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Martindale Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Shoplifting3
6. Cubitt Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Turmo Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Gazelle Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Fullens Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Martindale Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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