Crime in Weston-super-Mare Central: statistics, rates and trends
3,433 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 319.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Central
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Central
- Weston-super-Mare Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Central
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare Central
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,285), anti-social behaviour (530) and shoplifting (426) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 56th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Central | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,433 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 319.1 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,760 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Central peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,712 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,891). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,433 | 319.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,514 | 326.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,492 | 324.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,298 | 306.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,161 | 293.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,891 | 268.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,278 | 304.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,712 | 345.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,233 | 300.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 374 |
| July 2026 | 341 |
| June 2026 | 284 |
| May 2026 | 242 |
| April 2026 | 262 |
| March 2026 | 307 |
| February 2026 | 247 |
| January 2026 | 245 |
| December 2025 | 254 |
| November 2025 | 300 |
| October 2025 | 291 |
| September 2025 | 286 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare Central recorded notably more public order (5.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.7 times the national rate) and robbery (4.0 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 38 to 58 and bicycle theft rose from 24 to 29, while public order fell from 471 to 358.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,285 | 119.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 530 | 49.3 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 426 | 39.6 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Public order | 358 | 33.3 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 224 | 20.8 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 187 | 17.4 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Burglary | 74 | 6.9 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Drugs | 73 | 6.8 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Robbery | 58 | 5.4 | 1.4 | +53% |
| Other crime | 52 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.8 | 1.0 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.7 | 0.8 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Weston-super-Mare Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | -57% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,055 | 187.6 | -41% |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 496 | 80.9 | -75% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | -73% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | -71% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | -70% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | -79% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | -81% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alexandra Parade” (319).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alexandra Parade | 319 |
| On or near Regent Street | 284 |
| On or near South Parade | 215 |
| On or near Supermarket | 198 |
| On or near Salisbury Terrace | 103 |
| On or near York Street | 88 |
| On or near Palmer Street | 70 |
| On or near Beach Road | 69 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 65 |
| On or near Palmer Row | 63 |
Of the 2,903 crimes in Weston-super-Mare Central with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 530 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,146 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 831 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 263 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 211 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 180 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 105 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 82 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 10 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Weston-super-Mare Central has an estimated population of 10,760 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (49%, against 20%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare Central average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare Central a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 319.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 56th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (530).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Central was down 2% on the year before: 3,433 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,514 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare Central?
About 10,760 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Central?
Weston-super-Mare Central 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.