Crime in Weston: statistics, rates and trends
314 crimes were recorded in Weston in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Weston | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 314 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.7 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,637 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston peaked in the year to August 2024 (370 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (227). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 314 | 55.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 303 | 53.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 370 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 313 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 252 | 44.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 227 | 40.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 227 | 40.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 274 | 48.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 269 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 32 and criminal damage and arson fell from 29 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 30.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | +58% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | +105% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +576% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | +11% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +156% |
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -7% |
| Walcot | 425 | 98.3 | +77% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Weston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holcombe Green” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holcombe Green | 46 |
| On or near High Street | 32 |
| On or near Greenbank Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Broadmoor Park | 17 |
| On or near Southlands | 15 |
| On or near Podgers Drive | 13 |
| On or near Vernslade | 13 |
| On or near Brookfield Park | 11 |
| On or near Crown Hill | 10 |
| On or near Crown Road | 10 |
Of the 282 crimes in Weston with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 51.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Weston has an estimated population of 5,637 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston a safe place to live?
Weston recorded 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Weston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Weston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston was up 4% on the year before: 314 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston?
About 5,637 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston?
Weston 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.