Crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- About this data
273 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle has the 2,579th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 273 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,521 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle was highest in the year to July 2020 (297 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (227). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 273 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 297 | 65.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 290 | 64.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 278 | 61.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 233 | 51.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 273 | 60.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 297 | 65.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 256 | 56.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 227 | 50.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 29.9 | 0.87 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +9% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +20% |
| Public order | 23 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -47% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -53% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -70% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 49.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 338 | 42.6 | -29% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 875 | 83.4 | +38% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 313 | 54.0 | -11% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | +62% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | +46% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | +47% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,289 | 137.5 | +128% |
| Hutton & Locking | 564 | 65.3 | +8% |
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 Mid Worle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clovelly Road | 25 |
| On or near Coker Road | 19 |
| On or near Dartmouth Close | 18 |
| On or near Castle Road | 15 |
| On or near Lester Drive | 14 |
| On or near Friar Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Tamar Road | 10 |
| On or near Coalbridge Close | 9 |
| On or near Bideford Road | 8 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle 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 | 132 | 48.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle has an estimated population of 4,521. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Mid Worle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle was down 8% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle?
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle 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 Mid Worle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.