Crime in Nailsea West End: statistics, rates and trends

246 crimes were recorded in Nailsea West End in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nailsea West End has the 3,046th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Nailsea West End was highest in the year to July 2026 (246 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (149). Over the whole period it rose 50%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nailsea West End 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+63%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Nailsea West End

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nailsea West End recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Nailsea West End

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nailsea West End recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Nailsea West End

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nailsea West End recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Nailsea West End

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nailsea West End recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Nailsea West End

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nailsea West End recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Nailsea West End

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nailsea West End recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Nailsea West End

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nailsea West End recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Nailsea West End

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nailsea West End recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Nailsea West End

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nailsea West End recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Nailsea West End

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nailsea West End recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Nailsea West End

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nailsea West End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Nailsea West End

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nailsea West End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nailsea West End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nailsea West End.

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 Nailsea West End over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nailsea West End 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.

Nailsea West End has an estimated population of 4,977. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nailsea West End sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Nailsea West End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.