Crime in North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends

19,522 crimes were recorded in North Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 8,045 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, North Somerset has the 147th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in North Somerset was highest in the year to July 2026 (19,522 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (15,727). Over the whole period it rose 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+46%) and possession of weapons (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-12%) and public order (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in North Somerset

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Somerset recorded 8,045 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North Somerset

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Somerset recorded 2,756 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North Somerset

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Somerset recorded 1,752 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North Somerset

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Somerset recorded 1,443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North Somerset

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Somerset recorded 1,422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North Somerset

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Somerset recorded 1,392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North Somerset

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Somerset recorded 710 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North Somerset

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Somerset recorded 703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North Somerset

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Somerset recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North Somerset

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Somerset recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North Somerset

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Somerset recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North Somerset

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Somerset recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in North Somerset

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Somerset recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in North Somerset

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Somerset recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to North Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Somerset.

55 areas within North Somerset, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Weston-super-Mare Central had the highest rate (315.0 per 1,000) and Blagdon the lowest (33.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

North Somerset has an estimated population of 224,578. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Somerset sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to North Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.