Crime in Weston-super-Mare Central: statistics, rates and trends
3,389 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 315.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare Central
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Central
- About this data
3,389 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 315.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,266 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare Central has the 56th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Central | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,389 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 315.0 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,760 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Central was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,723 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,931). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 3,389 | 315.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,532 | 328.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,514 | 326.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,222 | 299.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,156 | 293.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,931 | 272.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,276 | 304.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,723 | 346.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,129 | 290.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 330 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Central 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+88%) and drugs (+16%). The largest falls were in public order (-18%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,266 | 117.7 | 3.44 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 498 | 46.3 | 3.02 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 404 | 37.5 | 4.53 | -14% |
| Public order | 376 | 34.9 | 5.26 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 232 | 21.6 | 3.18 | +9% |
| Other theft | 193 | 17.9 | 2.81 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 8.9 | 1.81 | -6% |
| Burglary | 76 | 7.1 | 2.00 | -14% |
| Drugs | 74 | 6.9 | 2.10 | +16% |
| Robbery | 60 | 5.6 | 4.13 | +88% |
| Other crime | 49 | 4.6 | 2.16 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 2.6 | 2.68 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 2.5 | 3.05 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 1,266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (117.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 404 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weston-super-Mare Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,289 | 137.5 | -56% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,118 | 193.3 | -39% |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 512 | 83.5 | -73% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | -72% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | -72% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | -69% |
| Hutton & Locking | 564 | 65.3 | -79% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | -81% |
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 Weston-super-Mare Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alexandra Parade | 311 |
| On or near Regent Street | 292 |
| On or near South Parade | 207 |
| On or near Supermarket | 192 |
| On or near Salisbury Terrace | 96 |
| On or near York Street | 90 |
| On or near Beach Road | 69 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 66 |
| On or near Palmer Street | 64 |
| On or near Waterloo Street | 61 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare Central 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 | 1,132 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 760 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 498 | 14.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 266 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 254 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 209 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 96 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 85 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 0.4% |
Weston-super-Mare Central has an estimated population of 10,760. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Central sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 48.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.4% |
Is Weston-super-Mare Central a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Central recorded 315.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Weston-super-Mare Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (498).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Central was down 4% on the year before: 3,389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,532 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Central?
Weston-super-Mare Central 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 Weston-super-Mare Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.