Crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke: statistics, rates and trends
649 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- About this data
649 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 344 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke has the 1,299th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 649 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.7 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,641 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke was highest in the year to July 2026 (649 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (416). Over the whole period it rose 56%, 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 | 649 | 97.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 510 | 76.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 536 | 80.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 527 | 79.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 527 | 79.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 504 | 75.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 479 | 72.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 442 | 66.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 416 | 62.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke 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, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+104%) and anti-social behaviour (+63%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 51.8 | 1.51 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 10.5 | 0.69 | +63% |
| Public order | 68 | 10.2 | 1.54 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +104% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +8% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +60% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -45% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.4 | 1.00 | +125% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +300% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 53.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | -10% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | -38% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | -9% |
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 338 | 42.6 | -56% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 875 | 83.4 | -15% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,289 | 137.5 | +41% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 313 | 54.0 | -45% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,389 | 315.0 | +222% |
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 Kewstoke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 229 |
| On or near Furland Road | 48 |
| On or near High Street | 27 |
| On or near Station Road | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Nin Court | 22 |
| On or near Pleshey Close | 22 |
| On or near Beach Road | 17 |
| On or near Worlebury Hill Road | 15 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke 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 | 325 | 50.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke has an estimated population of 6,641. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke recorded 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Kewstoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
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: 649 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke?
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke 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 Kewstoke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.