Crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle: statistics, rates and trends
865 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare South Worle in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (330), shoplifting (205) and anti-social behaviour (84) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,746th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare South Worle | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 865 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.4 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,493 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,111 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 865 | 82.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,111 | 105.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,003 | 95.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 882 | 84.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 768 | 73.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 640 | 61.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 739 | 70.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 883 | 84.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 602 | 57.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded notably more shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (48% below) and burglary (44% below). On the year before, public order fell from 98 to 46 and anti-social behaviour fell from 163 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 330 | 31.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 19.5 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston-super-Mare South Worle; the highest is Weston-super-Mare South (187.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare North Worle (42.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare South Worle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | -28% |
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 336 | 42.4 | -49% |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | 300 | 51.7 | -37% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | +11% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +18% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | +3% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | -20% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,055 | 187.6 | +128% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare South Worle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Appletree Mews” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Appletree Mews | 162 |
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Barker Close | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Apple Farm Lane | 18 |
| On or near Gardener Close | 18 |
| On or near Willan Place | 18 |
| On or near Gator Court | 17 |
| On or near Jasmine Way | 17 |
Of the 781 crimes in Weston-super-Mare South Worle with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| 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% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Weston-super-Mare South Worle has an estimated population of 10,493 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare South Worle average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare South Worle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare South Worle a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare South Worle recorded 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,746th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 330 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (205).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare South Worle was down 22% on the year before: 865 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,111 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare South Worle?
About 10,493 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare South Worle?
Weston-super-Mare South Worle 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.