Crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke: statistics, rates and trends
925 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- About this data
925 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 410 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke has the 1,537th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 925 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.8 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,413 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke was highest in the year to July 2024 (958 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (542). Over the whole period it rose 64%, 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 | 925 | 88.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 898 | 86.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 958 | 92.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 857 | 82.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 629 | 60.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 542 | 52.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 646 | 62.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 626 | 60.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 564 | 54.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 | 39.4 | 1.15 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -3% |
| Public order | 96 | 9.2 | 1.39 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +46% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.0 | 0.60 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -45% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.3 | 1.09 | +9% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 2.0 | 2.45 | +31% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +54% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 96 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 23% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 24 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 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | -1% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 875 | 83.4 | -6% |
| Hutton & Locking | 564 | 65.3 | -27% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | +10% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,118 | 193.3 | +118% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | -32% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,389 | 315.0 | +255% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,289 | 137.5 | +55% |
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 Winterstoke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cubitt Close | 64 |
| On or near A370 | 63 |
| On or near Hutton Moor Road | 55 |
| On or near Dormeads View | 32 |
| On or near Tiger Moth Road | 31 |
| On or near Clover Court | 25 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Whitney Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Boreal Way | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke 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 | 353 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 218 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke has an estimated population of 10,413. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 29.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 88.8 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 Winterstoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke was up 3% on the year before: 925 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 898 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke?
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke 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 Winterstoke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.