Crime in Portishead North: statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Portishead North in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Portishead North at a glance
- Crime trends in Portishead North
- Types of crime in Portishead North
- Portishead North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Portishead North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Portishead North
- Population and deprivation in Portishead North
- Questions about crime in Portishead North
- About this data
459 crimes were recorded in Portishead North in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 137 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Portishead North has the 1,182nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Portishead North | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 459 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.4 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,481 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Portishead North was highest in the year to July 2025 (505 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (322). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 459 | 102.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 505 | 112.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 452 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 460 | 102.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 322 | 71.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 378 | 84.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 369 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 444 | 99.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 462 | 103.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Portishead North 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+83%). The largest falls were in public order (-56%) and anti-social behaviour (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 137 | 30.6 | 3.69 | +83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 21.9 | 0.64 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 17.6 | 1.15 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 7.8 | 1.15 | -8% |
| Other theft | 35 | 7.8 | 1.22 | -19% |
| Public order | 24 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -56% |
| Burglary | 19 | 4.2 | 1.20 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -8% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.0 | 1.49 | +29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +100% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -75% |
Shoplifting in Portishead North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Portishead North recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Portishead North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Portishead North recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Portishead North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Portishead North recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Portishead North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Portishead North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Portishead North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Portishead North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Portishead North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Portishead North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Portishead North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Portishead North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Portishead North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Portishead North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Portishead North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Portishead North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Portishead North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Portishead North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Portishead North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Portishead North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Portishead North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Portishead North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Portishead North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Portishead North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Portishead North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Portishead North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Portishead North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead East | 579 | 71.7 | -30% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -58% |
| Portishead West | 683 | 71.9 | -30% |
| Gordano Valley | 236 | 45.7 | -55% |
| Pill | 455 | 89.8 | -12% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -52% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 253 | 51.9 | -49% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -62% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 117 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Argentia Place | 28 |
| On or near Rose Mews | 22 |
| On or near Esplanade Road | 19 |
| On or near Old Mill Road | 19 |
| On or near Cabstand | 16 |
| On or near Combe Road | 12 |
| On or near Lockside | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Portishead North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 17.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Portishead North has an estimated population of 4,481. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Portishead North sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Portishead North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Portishead North a safe place to live?
Portishead North recorded 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (98).
Is crime in Portishead North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Portishead North was down 9% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 505 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Portishead North?
Portishead North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.