Crime in Clevedon East: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Clevedon East in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clevedon East at a glance
- Crime trends in Clevedon East
- Types of crime in Clevedon East
- Clevedon East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clevedon East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clevedon East
- Demographics of Clevedon East
- Questions about crime in Clevedon East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (96), shoplifting (56) and anti-social behaviour (32) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,811th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clevedon East | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.9 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,549 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon East peaked in the year to August 2019 (340 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (257). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 80.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 257 | 72.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 81.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 312 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 279 | 78.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 294 | 82.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 299 | 84.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 340 | 95.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 273 | 76.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clevedon East recorded notably more shoplifting (87% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (41% below) and violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 20 to 32 and shoplifting rose from 45 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 27.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 15.8 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 9.0 | 15.4 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 23 | 6.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Clevedon East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clevedon East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon South | 194 | 43.1 | -47% |
| Clevedon Walton | 153 | 37.4 | -54% |
| Clevedon West | 364 | 79.6 | -2% |
| Clevedon Yeo | 201 | 42.0 | -48% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -36% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -38% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -53% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Clevedon East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Tickenham Road | 25 |
| On or near Somerset Road | 18 |
| On or near Cherry Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Hospital | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Maynard Close | 9 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 9 |
Of the 255 crimes in Clevedon East with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Clevedon East has an estimated population of 3,549 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clevedon East average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clevedon East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clevedon East a safe place to live?
Clevedon East recorded 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,811th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Clevedon East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (56).
Is crime in Clevedon East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon East was up 12% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clevedon East?
About 3,549 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clevedon East?
Clevedon East is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.