Crime in Portishead West: statistics, rates and trends
683 crimes were recorded in Portishead West in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Portishead West
- Questions about crime in Portishead West
- About this data
683 crimes were recorded in Portishead West in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 318 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Portishead West has the 2,146th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Portishead West | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 683 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,500 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Portishead West was highest in the year to July 2026 (683 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (362). Over the whole period it rose 88%, 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 | 683 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 579 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 532 | 56.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 408 | 42.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 362 | 38.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 455 | 47.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 454 | 47.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 470 | 49.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 363 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Portishead West 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 (+59%) and criminal damage and arson (+52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 33.5 | 0.98 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 11.3 | 0.73 | +27% |
| Public order | 68 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +11% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 4.5 | 0.55 | +258% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +33% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -25% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -40% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Portishead West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Portishead West recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Portishead West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Portishead West recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Portishead West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Portishead West recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Portishead West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Portishead West recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Portishead West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Portishead West recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 258% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Portishead West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Portishead West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Portishead West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Portishead West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Portishead West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Portishead West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Portishead West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Portishead West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Portishead West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Portishead West recorded 6 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Portishead West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Portishead West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Portishead West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Portishead West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Portishead West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Portishead West 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Portishead West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Portishead West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Portishead West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead South | 154 | 42.6 | -41% |
| Portishead North | 459 | 102.4 | +42% |
| Portishead East | 579 | 71.7 | -0% |
| Gordano Valley | 236 | 45.7 | -36% |
| Clevedon Walton | 162 | 39.6 | -45% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -31% |
| Clevedon East | 285 | 80.3 | +12% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -46% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 219 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 31 |
| On or near Westhill Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Mendip Road | 25 |
| On or near Brendon Road | 24 |
| On or near Channel View Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Channel View Road | 15 |
| On or near Rippleside | 15 |
| On or near Avon Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Portishead West 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 | 253 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Portishead West has an estimated population of 9,500. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Portishead West sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Portishead West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Portishead West a safe place to live?
Portishead West recorded 71.9 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Portishead West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Portishead West was up 18% on the year before: 683 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 579 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Portishead West?
Portishead West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.