Crime in Hutton & Locking: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Hutton & Locking in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hutton & Locking at a glance
- Crime trends in Hutton & Locking
- Types of crime in Hutton & Locking
- Hutton & Locking compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hutton & Locking
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hutton & Locking
- Demographics of Hutton & Locking
- Questions about crime in Hutton & Locking
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (240), anti-social behaviour (87) and public order (54) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,413th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hutton & Locking | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 567 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,642 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hutton & Locking of any year here (567 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 81%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 567 | 65.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 474 | 54.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 456 | 52.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 348 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 412 | 47.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 352 | 40.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 426 | 49.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 337 | 39.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 313 | 36.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (35% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 52 and burglary rose from 23 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 27.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 54 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hutton & Locking; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Central (319.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle (59.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hutton & Locking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | +40% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | +26% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,055 | 187.6 | +186% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | +29% |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 496 | 80.9 | +23% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | -9% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,433 | 319.1 | +386% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Hutton & Locking over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canberra Crescent” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canberra Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Cruickshank Grove | 39 |
| On or near North Hills Close | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Woolvers Way | 20 |
| On or near Brent Close | 19 |
| On or near Byron Road | 13 |
| On or near Grenville Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Warren Close | 13 |
| On or near Post Office Road | 12 |
Of the 480 crimes in Hutton & Locking with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 49.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hutton & Locking has an estimated population of 8,642 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hutton & Locking average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hutton & Locking | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hutton & Locking a safe place to live?
Hutton & Locking recorded 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,413th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hutton & Locking?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Hutton & Locking going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hutton & Locking was up 20% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 474 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hutton & Locking?
About 8,642 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hutton & Locking?
Hutton & Locking 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.