Crime in Clevedon West: statistics, rates and trends
378 crimes were recorded in Clevedon West in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clevedon West at a glance
- Crime trends in Clevedon West
- Types of crime in Clevedon West
- Clevedon West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clevedon West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clevedon West
- Population and deprivation in Clevedon West
- Questions about crime in Clevedon West
- About this data
378 crimes were recorded in Clevedon West in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clevedon West has the 1,747th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clevedon West | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 378 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,572 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon West was highest in the year to July 2018 (380 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (270). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 378 | 82.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 310 | 67.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 274 | 59.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 282 | 61.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 294 | 64.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 270 | 59.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 322 | 70.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 363 | 79.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 380 | 83.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clevedon West 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+86%) and public order (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 26.5 | 0.77 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 19.9 | 1.30 | +86% |
| Public order | 44 | 9.6 | 1.45 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +59% |
| Other theft | 23 | 5.0 | 0.79 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +82% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +23% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.5 | 1.86 | +133% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -20% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -20% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Clevedon West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clevedon West recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clevedon West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clevedon West recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clevedon West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clevedon West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clevedon West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clevedon West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clevedon West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clevedon West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clevedon West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clevedon West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clevedon West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clevedon West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clevedon West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clevedon West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clevedon West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clevedon West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clevedon West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clevedon West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clevedon West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clevedon West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clevedon West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clevedon West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clevedon West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clevedon West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clevedon West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clevedon West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clevedon West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Yeo | 206 | 43.0 | -48% |
| Clevedon South | 187 | 41.5 | -50% |
| Clevedon Walton | 162 | 39.6 | -52% |
| Clevedon East | 285 | 80.3 | -3% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -36% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -40% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -53% |
| Portishead West | 683 | 71.9 | -13% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 42 |
| On or near Melbourne Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Lower Linden Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Seavale Road | 18 |
| On or near Overstables Lane | 16 |
| On or near Long Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 12 |
| On or near Westbourne Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clevedon West 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 | 111 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 24.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Clevedon West has an estimated population of 4,572. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clevedon West sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clevedon West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Clevedon West a safe place to live?
Clevedon West recorded 82.7 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Clevedon West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon West was up 22% on the year before: 378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 310 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clevedon West?
Clevedon West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.