Crime in Clevedon South: statistics, rates and trends
194 crimes were recorded in Clevedon South in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clevedon South
- Questions about crime in Clevedon South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), criminal damage and arson (20) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,327th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Clevedon South | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 194 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,502 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon South peaked in the year to August 2024 (249 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (122). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 194 | 43.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 188 | 41.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 249 | 55.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 122 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 148 | 32.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 149 | 33.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 203 | 45.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 195 | 43.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 175 | 38.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (44% below) and criminal damage and arson (34% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 19.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clevedon South; the highest is Clevedon East (80.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Clevedon Walton (37.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clevedon South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon East | 287 | 80.9 | +88% |
| Clevedon Yeo | 201 | 42.0 | -3% |
| Clevedon West | 364 | 79.6 | +85% |
| Clevedon Walton | 153 | 37.4 | -13% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | +16% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | +19% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -12% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Clevedon South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wordsworth Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 28 |
| On or near Mantle Close | 26 |
| On or near Gulliford'S Bank | 24 |
| On or near Coxway | 11 |
| On or near Halswell Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Stonebridge | 7 |
| On or near The Chaffins | 7 |
| On or near Oldfield | 6 |
| On or near Claremont Gardens | 5 |
Of the 175 crimes in Clevedon South with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Clevedon South has an estimated population of 4,502 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, 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 South average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clevedon South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clevedon South a safe place to live?
Clevedon South recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,327th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Clevedon South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (20).
Is crime in Clevedon South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon South was up 3% on the year before: 194 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clevedon South?
About 4,502 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clevedon South?
Clevedon South 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.