Crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton: statistics, rates and trends
869 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Milton in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton
- About this data
869 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Milton in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare Milton has the 1,558th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Milton | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 869 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.1 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,868 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton was highest in the year to July 2018 (965 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (783). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 869 | 88.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 902 | 91.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 855 | 86.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 783 | 79.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 828 | 83.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 811 | 82.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 927 | 93.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 931 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 965 | 97.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Milton 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 public order, robbery, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+37%) and public order (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 38.9 | 1.14 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -11% |
| Public order | 91 | 9.2 | 1.39 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +37% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -22% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.7 | 1.06 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.7 | 0.45 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -41% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.3 | 1.10 | +10% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.0 | 1.50 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.4 | 1.72 | +17% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare Milton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare Milton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare Milton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Milton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | +11% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | +1% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,289 | 137.5 | +56% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,389 | 315.0 | +258% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,118 | 193.3 | +120% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | -31% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 875 | 83.4 | -5% |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 512 | 83.5 | -5% |
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 Milton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Somerdale Close | 104 |
| On or near Milton Brow | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Milton Rise | 26 |
| On or near Marconi Close | 25 |
| On or near Churchill Road | 24 |
| On or near Lewisham Grove | 24 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 24 |
| On or near Carpenter Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare Milton 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 | 372 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 119 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 6.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Weston-super-Mare Milton has an estimated population of 9,868. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Milton sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Milton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Weston-super-Mare Milton a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Milton recorded 88.1 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 Milton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Milton was down 4% on the year before: 869 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 902 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Milton?
Weston-super-Mare Milton 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 Milton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.