Crime in Clevedon South: statistics, rates and trends
187 crimes were recorded in Clevedon South in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clevedon South at a glance
- Crime trends in Clevedon South
- Types of crime in Clevedon South
- Clevedon South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clevedon South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clevedon South
- Population and deprivation in Clevedon South
- Questions about crime in Clevedon South
- About this data
187 crimes were recorded in Clevedon South in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clevedon South has the 3,385th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clevedon South | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 187 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,502 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon South was highest in the year to July 2024 (220 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (124). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 187 | 41.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 220 | 48.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 220 | 48.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 124 | 27.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 141 | 31.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 161 | 35.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 192 | 42.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 200 | 44.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 172 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clevedon South 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 18.7 | 0.54 | -18% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +110% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -56% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.4 | 1.16 | +120% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.2 | 0.27 | +400% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -38% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Clevedon South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clevedon South recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clevedon South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clevedon South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clevedon South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clevedon South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clevedon South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clevedon South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clevedon South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clevedon South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clevedon South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clevedon South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clevedon South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clevedon South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clevedon South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clevedon South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clevedon South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clevedon South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clevedon South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clevedon South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clevedon South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clevedon South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clevedon South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clevedon South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clevedon South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clevedon South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clevedon South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon East | 285 | 80.3 | +93% |
| Clevedon Yeo | 206 | 43.0 | +4% |
| Clevedon West | 378 | 82.7 | +99% |
| Clevedon Walton | 162 | 39.6 | -5% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | +27% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | +19% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -6% |
| Portishead West | 683 | 71.9 | +73% |
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 Clevedon South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 27 |
| On or near Mantle Close | 23 |
| On or near Gulliford'S Bank | 22 |
| On or near Coxway | 10 |
| On or near Halswell Road | 10 |
| On or near Oldfield | 8 |
| On or near Elm Tree Road | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near New Road | 6 |
| On or near The Chaffins | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clevedon South 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 40.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 27.8% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Clevedon South has an estimated population of 4,502. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clevedon South sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clevedon South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Clevedon South a safe place to live?
Clevedon South recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clevedon South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (21).
Is crime in Clevedon South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon South was down 15% on the year before: 187 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 220 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clevedon South?
Clevedon South is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Clevedon South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.