Crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside: statistics, rates and trends
1,289 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Hillside in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- Weston-super-Mare Hillside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- About this data
1,289 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Hillside in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 579 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare Hillside has the 565th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Hillside | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,289 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.5 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,377 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,289 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (973). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 1,289 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,219 | 130.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,150 | 122.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 973 | 103.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,121 | 119.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,214 | 129.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,203 | 128.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,263 | 134.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,095 | 116.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+15%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 579 | 61.7 | 1.80 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 22.5 | 1.47 | +6% |
| Public order | 115 | 12.3 | 1.85 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 10.0 | 1.48 | +15% |
| Other theft | 78 | 8.3 | 1.30 | +15% |
| Burglary | 52 | 5.5 | 1.57 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.5 | 1.13 | -24% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.8 | 1.17 | +89% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.3 | 1.11 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -56% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.3 | 0.95 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.9 | 1.04 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 579 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare Hillside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare Hillside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Hillside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,389 | 315.0 | +129% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | -36% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | -29% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,118 | 193.3 | +41% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | -35% |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 512 | 83.5 | -39% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | -56% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 875 | 83.4 | -39% |
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 Hillside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near West Street | 75 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 69 |
| On or near Birnbeck Road | 56 |
| On or near Grove Road | 55 |
| On or near Wadham Street | 51 |
| On or near Greenfield Place | 38 |
| On or near Victoria Place | 38 |
| On or near Elmhyrst Road | 36 |
| On or near Raglan Place | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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 | 476 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 16.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 124 | 9.6% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
Weston-super-Mare Hillside has an estimated population of 9,377. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Hillside sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Hillside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.2% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Weston-super-Mare Hillside a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Hillside recorded 137.5 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 Hillside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 579 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Hillside was up 6% on the year before: 1,289 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,219 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Hillside?
Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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 Hillside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.