Crime in Weston-super-Mare South: statistics, rates and trends
2,055 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare South in the 12 months to August 2026, 187.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare South at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare South
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare South
- Weston-super-Mare South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare South
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare South
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (950), anti-social behaviour (272) and criminal damage and arson (164) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 239th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare South | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,055 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 187.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,957 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare South of any year here (2,055 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,055 | 187.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,027 | 185.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,922 | 175.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,951 | 178.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,913 | 174.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,721 | 157.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,849 | 168.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,767 | 161.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,846 | 168.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 184 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 176 |
| March 2026 | 166 |
| February 2026 | 148 |
| January 2026 | 157 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 209 |
| October 2025 | 186 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare South recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.3 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.5 times the national rate) and other crime (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 56 to 82 and other theft rose from 87 to 114, while public order fell from 213 to 152 and burglary fell from 53 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 950 | 86.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 24.8 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 15.0 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Public order | 152 | 13.9 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 114 | 10.4 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 9.9 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +46% |
| Other crime | 55 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.7 | 0.8 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston-super-Mare South; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Central (319.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hutton & Locking (65.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | 496 | 80.9 | -57% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,433 | 319.1 | +70% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | -55% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | -51% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | -26% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | -65% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | -48% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (117).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 117 |
| On or near Stormont Close | 68 |
| On or near Macfarlane Chase | 67 |
| On or near Dunster Crescent | 64 |
| On or near Holts Way | 64 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 55 |
| On or near Lonsdale Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 54 |
| On or near Marchfields Way | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
Of the 1,783 crimes in Weston-super-Mare South with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 272 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 873 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 44 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Weston-super-Mare South has an estimated population of 10,957 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (43%, against 17%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare South average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 85.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare South a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare South recorded 187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 239th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 950 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (272).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare South was up 1% on the year before: 2,055 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,027 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare South?
About 10,957 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare South?
Weston-super-Mare South 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.