Crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle: statistics, rates and trends
270 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (131), anti-social behaviour (31) and other theft (28) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,628th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 270 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.7 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,521 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle peaked in the year to August 2020 (300 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (228). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 270 | 59.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 285 | 63.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 300 | 66.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 272 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 244 | 54.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 262 | 58.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 300 | 66.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 260 | 57.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 50.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 29.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Other theft | 28 | 6.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 23 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Hillside (138.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare North Worle (42.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 336 | 42.4 | -29% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | +38% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 300 | 51.7 | -13% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +63% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | +42% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | +53% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | +132% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clovelly Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clovelly Road | 25 |
| On or near Coker Road | 20 |
| On or near Dartmouth Close | 17 |
| On or near Lester Drive | 15 |
| On or near Castle Road | 12 |
| On or near Friar Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Coalbridge Close | 9 |
| On or near Bideford Road | 8 |
| On or near Hogarth Mews | 7 |
| On or near Tamar Road | 7 |
Of the 239 crimes in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 54.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle has an estimated population of 4,521 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,628th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle was down 5% on the year before: 270 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 285 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle?
About 4,521 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle?
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle 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.