Crime Rate in Wrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrington

The total recorded crimes in Wrington, North Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrington crime rate of 74.96 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 Mar were:

  • Other theft: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
Wrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Downside Road with total crimes: 24
  • Cox'S Green with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wrington has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 74.96 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Somerset)CrimesRank (North Somerset)CrimesRank (North Somerset)
Weston-super-Mare Central307 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South160 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke81 51,658 31,011 3
Weston-super-Mare South Worle131 31,168 5986 6
Weston-super-Mare Hillside106 41,361 41,005 5
Long Ashton67 71,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton56 10944 8873 7
Banwell & Winscombe65 8647 10440 13
Yatton58 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke47 13621 13507 10
Portishead West54 11626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 16632 11418 15
Portishead East48 12562 15459 12
Portishead North35 15533 16420 14
Hutton & Locking32 18588 14239 24
Pill44 14494 18365 18
Winford19 27429 19397 16
Weston-super-Mare North Worle21 25505 17393 17
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges33 17368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle29 19296 24308 20
Clevedon West26 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East24 22316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill26 21317 22274 22
Clevedon South23 23290 25133 34
Congresbury & Puxton23 24256 28185 27
Clevedon Yeo19 26258 26220 25
Nailsea West End15 30258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo13 34249 30168 28
Nailsea Golden Valley18 28204 31143 32
Backwell15 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley13 33255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton15 29136 34145 31
Nailsea Youngwood14 3275 3577 35
Portishead South9 35187 33141 33

Wrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202424
October 202431
September 202415
August 202418
July 202420
June 202436
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249
July 202410
June 202420
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202521
January 202527
December 202438
November 20248
October 202411
September 202433
August 202425
July 202429
June 202456
May 202415
April 202423

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 202419
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 202418
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20243
September 202415
August 20243
June 202442
May 20249
April 202412

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Wrington in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Downside Road (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cox'S Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Church Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Ashford Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Yewtree Batch (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Butcombe Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Lawders Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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