Crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke: statistics, rates and trends
954 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (432), anti-social behaviour (114) and public order (91) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,446th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 954 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,413 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke peaked in the year to August 2024 (989 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (552). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 67%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 954 | 91.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 836 | 80.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 989 | 95.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 864 | 83.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 638 | 61.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 552 | 53.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 662 | 63.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 616 | 59.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 571 | 54.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate) and public order (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and drugs (38% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 77 and public order rose from 74 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 432 | 41.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +83% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 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 Winterstoke; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Central (319.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle (59.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | -8% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | -10% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | -28% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +6% |
| Weston-super-Mare South | 2,055 | 187.6 | +105% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | -35% |
| Weston-super-Mare Central | 3,433 | 319.1 | +248% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | +51% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cubitt Close” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cubitt Close | 65 |
| On or near A370 | 63 |
| On or near Hutton Moor Road | 56 |
| On or near Tiger Moth Road | 31 |
| On or near Dormeads View | 30 |
| On or near Gnome Road | 30 |
| On or near Clover Court | 26 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Whitney Crescent | 24 |
Of the 840 crimes in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 369 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke has an estimated population of 10,413 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (6.2%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (8.7%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 75.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke recorded 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,446th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 432 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke was up 14% on the year before: 954 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 836 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke?
About 10,413 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke?
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke 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.