Crime in Portishead West: statistics, rates and trends
655 crimes were recorded in Portishead West in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Portishead West at a glance
- Crime trends in Portishead West
- Types of crime in Portishead West
- Portishead West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Portishead West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Portishead West
- Demographics of Portishead West
- Questions about crime in Portishead West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (306), anti-social behaviour (105) and public order (65) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,273rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Portishead West | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 655 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,500 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Portishead West of any year here (655 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 81%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 655 | 68.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 578 | 60.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 538 | 56.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 433 | 45.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 351 | 36.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 435 | 45.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 479 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 471 | 49.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 362 | 38.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (51% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 35 to 52 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 65 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Portishead West; the highest is Portishead North (98.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Clevedon Walton (37.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Portishead West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -38% |
| Portishead North | 441 | 98.4 | +43% |
| Portishead East | 560 | 69.4 | +1% |
| Gordano Valley | 228 | 44.2 | -36% |
| Clevedon Walton | 153 | 37.4 | -46% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -25% |
| Clevedon East | 287 | 80.9 | +17% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Portishead West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (216).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 216 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 31 |
| On or near Westhill Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Mendip Road | 24 |
| On or near Brendon Road | 22 |
| On or near Channel View Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Channel View Road | 15 |
| On or near Avon Way | 13 |
| On or near Rippleside | 13 |
Of the 550 crimes in Portishead West with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Portishead West has an estimated population of 9,500 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Portishead West average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Portishead West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Portishead West a safe place to live?
Portishead West recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,273rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Portishead West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Portishead West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Portishead West was up 13% on the year before: 655 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 578 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Portishead West?
About 9,500 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Portishead West?
Portishead West 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.