Crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill: statistics, rates and trends
496 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Uphill in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- Weston-super-Mare Uphill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (225), anti-social behaviour (64) and public order (55) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,812th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Uphill | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 496 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.9 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,134 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill peaked in the year to August 2024 (535 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (382). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 496 | 80.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 504 | 82.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 535 | 87.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 396 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 445 | 72.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 382 | 62.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 393 | 64.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 414 | 67.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 404 | 65.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare Uphill recorded notably more public order (35% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (34% below) and anti-social behaviour (32% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 37, while vehicle crime fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 36.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 55 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 37 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weston-super-Mare Uphill; 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 Uphill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,055 | 187.6 | +132% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,433 | 319.1 | +295% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | +71% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | +5% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | +13% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | -19% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +20% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Uphill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 102 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Broadoak Road | 32 |
| On or near Royal Sands | 31 |
| On or near Wentwood Drive | 24 |
| On or near Blagdon Close | 17 |
| On or near Southville Road | 14 |
| On or near Tynings Mews | 13 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
Of the 432 crimes in Weston-super-Mare Uphill with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Weston-super-Mare Uphill has an estimated population of 6,134 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare Uphill average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Uphill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare Uphill a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Uphill recorded 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,812th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Uphill was down 2% on the year before: 496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 504 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare Uphill?
About 6,134 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Uphill?
Weston-super-Mare Uphill 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.