Crime in Portishead North: statistics, rates and trends
441 crimes were recorded in Portishead North in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Portishead North
- Questions about crime in Portishead North
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (128), violence and sexual offences (101) and anti-social behaviour (73) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,274th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Portishead North | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 441 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.4 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,481 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Portishead North peaked in the year to August 2025 (508 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (347). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 441 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 508 | 113.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 469 | 104.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 453 | 101.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 347 | 77.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 353 | 78.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 85.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 437 | 97.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 469 | 104.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Portishead North recorded notably more shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 82 to 128, while public order fell from 48 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 110 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 128 | 28.6 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 22.5 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 16.3 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 33 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Public order | 24 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Portishead North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Portishead North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead East | 560 | 69.4 | -30% |
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -57% |
| Portishead West | 655 | 68.9 | -30% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | -55% |
| Pill | 442 | 87.2 | -11% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -48% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | -47% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 76% of the crime recorded in Portishead North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Rose Mews | 28 |
| On or near Argentia Place | 26 |
| On or near Esplanade Road | 19 |
| On or near Old Mill Road | 16 |
| On or near Cabstand | 15 |
| On or near Combe Road | 11 |
| On or near Ferndale Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
Of the 368 crimes in Portishead North with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 50.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Portishead North has an estimated population of 4,481 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Portishead North average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Portishead North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Portishead North a safe place to live?
Portishead North recorded 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,274th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Portishead North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (101).
Is crime in Portishead North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Portishead North was down 13% on the year before: 441 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Portishead North?
About 4,481 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Portishead North?
Portishead North 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.