Crime in Nailsea West End: statistics, rates and trends
256 crimes were recorded in Nailsea West End in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nailsea West End at a glance
- Crime trends in Nailsea West End
- Types of crime in Nailsea West End
- Nailsea West End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nailsea West End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nailsea West End
- Demographics of Nailsea West End
- Questions about crime in Nailsea West End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (120), anti-social behaviour (39) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,968th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Nailsea West End | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 256 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,977 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Nailsea West End of any year here (256 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 256 | 51.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 232 | 46.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 227 | 45.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 155 | 31.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 170 | 34.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 163 | 32.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 200 | 40.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 207 | 41.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 166 | 33.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (49% below) and other theft (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 103 to 120.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 24.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nailsea West End; the highest is Clevedon East (80.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Backwell, North Somerset (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailsea West End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -26% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | +2% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -27% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | -14% |
| Clevedon East | 287 | 80.9 | +57% |
| Clevedon South | 194 | 43.1 | -16% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -17% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Nailsea West End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Marys Grove” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Marys Grove | 26 |
| On or near Engine Lane | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Yew Tree Close | 17 |
| On or near Allington Gardens | 15 |
| On or near St Mary'S Grove | 12 |
| On or near Cherry Road | 8 |
| On or near Meadway Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Moor End Spout | 8 |
| On or near Moorfields Road | 8 |
Of the 217 crimes in Nailsea West End with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 53.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Nailsea West End has an estimated population of 4,977 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (38%, against 22%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nailsea West End average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nailsea West End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nailsea West End a safe place to live?
Nailsea West End recorded 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,968th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nailsea West End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Nailsea West End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailsea West End was up 10% on the year before: 256 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 232 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nailsea West End?
About 4,977 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nailsea West End?
Nailsea West End 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.