Crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke: statistics, rates and trends
646 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (347), anti-social behaviour (66) and public order (66) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,301st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 646 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,641 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke of any year here (646 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 50%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 646 | 97.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 508 | 76.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 557 | 83.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 486 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 554 | 83.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 485 | 73.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 517 | 77.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 414 | 62.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 431 | 64.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (53% above the national rate) and public order (49% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (35% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 31 to 53 and public order rose from 46 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 52.3 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Public order | 66 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +71% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Central (319.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare North Worle (42.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | -13% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | -39% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | -6% |
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 336 | 42.4 | -56% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | -15% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | +42% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 300 | 51.7 | -47% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,433 | 319.1 | +228% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (234).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 234 |
| On or near Furland Road | 40 |
| On or near High Street | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Station Road | 25 |
| On or near Nin Court | 22 |
| On or near Pleshey Close | 19 |
| On or near Beach Road | 15 |
| On or near Worlebury Hill Road | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
Of the 580 crimes in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 331 | 57.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 4.3% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke has an estimated population of 6,641 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,301st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and public order.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke was up 27% on the year before: 646 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke?
About 6,641 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke?
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke 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.