Crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle: statistics, rates and trends
875 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare South Worle in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- Weston-super-Mare South Worle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- About this data
875 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare South Worle in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 337 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare South Worle has the 1,722nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare South Worle | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 875 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.4 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,493 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,137 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (618). Over the whole period it rose 42%, 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 | 875 | 83.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,137 | 108.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 987 | 94.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 875 | 83.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 748 | 71.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 638 | 60.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 766 | 73.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 856 | 81.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 618 | 58.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare South 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-50%) and shoplifting (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 32.1 | 0.94 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 18.5 | 2.23 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 8.9 | 0.58 | -41% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -35% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +9% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -4% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -11% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.06 | +114% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.81 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare South Worle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare South Worle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare South Worle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | -28% |
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 338 | 42.6 | -49% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 313 | 54.0 | -35% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | +7% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | +17% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | +6% |
| Hutton & Locking | 564 | 65.3 | -22% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,118 | 193.3 | +132% |
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 South Worle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Appletree Mews | 158 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Barker Close | 19 |
| On or near Gardener Close | 19 |
| On or near Jasmine Way | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Apple Farm Lane | 18 |
| On or near Baylie Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Gator Court | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare South 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 | 296 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 274 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 6.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Weston-super-Mare South Worle has an estimated population of 10,493. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare South Worle sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare South Worle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Weston-super-Mare South Worle a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 83.4 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 South Worle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (194).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle was down 23% on the year before: 875 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,137 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare South Worle?
Weston-super-Mare South 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 South Worle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.