Crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Milton in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- Weston-super-Mare Milton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare Milton
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (375), anti-social behaviour (102) and public order (74) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Milton | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 835 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,868 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton peaked in the year to August 2019 (943 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (784). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 835 | 84.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 900 | 91.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 887 | 89.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 79.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 828 | 83.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 798 | 80.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 916 | 92.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 943 | 95.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 914 | 92.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded notably more robbery (49% above the national rate) and burglary (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (54% below) and vehicle crime (47% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 29 to 44 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 59, while anti-social behaviour fell from 148 to 102 and shoplifting fell from 53 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 38.0 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 74 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston-super-Mare Milton; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Central (319.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle (59.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Milton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +15% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | +8% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | +63% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,433 | 319.1 | +277% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,055 | 187.6 | +122% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | -29% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | -3% |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 496 | 80.9 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Milton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Somerdale Close” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Somerdale Close | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Milton Brow | 57 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Marconi Close | 32 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 25 |
| On or near Milton Rise | 24 |
| On or near Churchill Road | 23 |
| On or near Carpenter Close | 19 |
| On or near Lewisham Grove | 19 |
Of the 733 crimes in Weston-super-Mare Milton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 357 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Weston-super-Mare Milton has an estimated population of 9,868 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare Milton average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Milton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare Milton a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton was down 7% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare Milton?
About 9,868 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Milton?
Weston-super-Mare Milton 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.