Crime in Portishead East: statistics, rates and trends
579 crimes were recorded in Portishead East in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Portishead East at a glance
- Crime trends in Portishead East
- Types of crime in Portishead East
- Portishead East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Portishead East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Portishead East
- Population and deprivation in Portishead East
- Questions about crime in Portishead East
- About this data
579 crimes were recorded in Portishead East in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 235 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Portishead East has the 2,155th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Portishead East | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 579 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.7 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,072 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Portishead East was highest in the year to July 2026 (579 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (314). Over the whole period it rose 84%, 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 | 579 | 71.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 575 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 465 | 57.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 483 | 59.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 338 | 41.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 442 | 54.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 326 | 40.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 376 | 46.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 314 | 38.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Portishead East 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 other theft (+25%) and public order (+19%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%) and shoplifting (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 29.1 | 0.85 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 7.2 | 0.87 | -19% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.9 | 1.04 | +19% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.0 | 0.77 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +7% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +57% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -88% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Portishead East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Portishead East recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Portishead East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Portishead East recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Portishead East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Portishead East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Portishead East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Portishead East recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Portishead East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Portishead East recorded 40 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 25% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Portishead East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Portishead East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Portishead East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Portishead East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Portishead East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Portishead East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Portishead East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Portishead East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Portishead East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Portishead East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Portishead East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Portishead East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Portishead East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Portishead East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Portishead East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Portishead East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Portishead East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Portishead East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Portishead East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Portishead East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Portishead East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead North | 459 | 102.4 | +43% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -41% |
| Gordano Valley | 236 | 45.7 | -36% |
| Portishead West | 683 | 71.9 | +0% |
| Pill | 455 | 89.8 | +25% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 253 | 51.9 | -28% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -46% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -31% |
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 Portishead East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harbour Road | 70 |
| On or near Forth Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Navigators Court | 27 |
| On or near Folio Drive | 25 |
| On or near Harbour Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Jacobs Meadow | 18 |
| On or near Lundy Gate | 18 |
| On or near Martingale Way | 17 |
| On or near Newfoundland Way | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Portishead East 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 | 206 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 17.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% |
Portishead East has an estimated population of 8,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Portishead East sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Portishead East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Portishead East a safe place to live?
Portishead East recorded 71.7 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 Portishead East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Portishead East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Portishead East was almost unchanged on the year before: 579 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 575 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Portishead East?
Portishead East 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 Portishead East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.