Crime in Clevedon West: statistics, rates and trends
364 crimes were recorded in Clevedon West in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clevedon West
- Questions about crime in Clevedon West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (111), anti-social behaviour (80) and public order (42) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clevedon West | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 364 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,572 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon West peaked in the year to August 2018 (383 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (270). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 364 | 79.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 316 | 69.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 284 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 276 | 60.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 298 | 65.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 270 | 59.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 310 | 67.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 81.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 383 | 83.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clevedon West recorded notably more public order (38% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (29% below) and other theft (25% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 28 and anti-social behaviour rose from 59 to 80, while violence and sexual offences fell from 146 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 17.5 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 42 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 5.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clevedon West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Yeo | 201 | 42.0 | -47% |
| Clevedon South | 194 | 43.1 | -46% |
| Clevedon Walton | 153 | 37.4 | -53% |
| Clevedon East | 287 | 80.9 | +2% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -37% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -35% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -52% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Clevedon West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 40 |
| On or near Melbourne Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Lower Linden Road | 31 |
| On or near Overstables Lane | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Seavale Road | 16 |
| On or near Westbourne Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
Of the 284 crimes in Clevedon West with a recorded outcome, 38% 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 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Clevedon West has an estimated population of 4,572 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clevedon West average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clevedon West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clevedon West a safe place to live?
Clevedon West recorded 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Clevedon West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Clevedon West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon West was up 15% on the year before: 364 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clevedon West?
About 4,572 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clevedon West?
Clevedon West 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.