Crime Rate in Wrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrington

The total recorded crimes in Wrington, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrington crime rate of 80.73 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 Wrington, encompassing approximately 1,040 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Wrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Downside Road with total crimes: 12
  • School Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wrington?

To understand the safety of Wrington, we need to analyze Wrington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Wrington reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 1,028 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wrington witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Wrington experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wrington witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Wrington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wrington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wrington has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 80.73 ranking 7th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Wrington crimes were 1,028. The crime rate of Wrington in 2024 was 987.99 (year) or 82.33 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrington were around 1,008 crimes with yearly crime rate of 968.77 (year) or 80.73 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrington)CrimesRank (Wrington)CrimesRank (Wrington)
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
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

Wrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 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 Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20255
March 202515
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 202419
August 20247

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202525
May 202521
April 202511
March 202517
February 202521
January 202527
December 202438
November 20248
October 202411
September 202433
August 202425

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202524
May 20256
April 202512
March 202518
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202424
October 202431
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202518
April 20254
March 202516
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 20253
April 20259
January 20256
December 20243
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20256
February 20253
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
February 20256
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Wrington in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wrington postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total45
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
2. Downside Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences3
3. School Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. West Hay Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Bristol International Airport (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Bristol Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Yewtree Batch (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Havyat Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Silver Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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