Crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges at a glance
- Crime trends in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- Types of crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- Wick St Lawrence & St Georges compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- Demographics of Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- Questions about crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), criminal damage and arson (34) and anti-social behaviour (29) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,959th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 300 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,800 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges peaked in the year to August 2024 (348 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (242). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 300 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 316 | 54.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 348 | 60.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 271 | 46.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 294 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 264 | 45.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 49.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 270 | 46.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 242 | 41.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 34, while public order fell from 39 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 36 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wick St Lawrence & St Georges; the highest is Weston-super-Mare Hillside (138.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston-super-Mare North Worle (42.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wick St Lawrence & St Georges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 336 | 42.4 | -18% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 270 | 59.7 | +15% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 865 | 82.4 | +59% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 646 | 97.3 | +88% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 954 | 91.6 | +77% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 835 | 84.6 | +64% |
| Hutton & Locking | 567 | 65.6 | +27% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,297 | 138.3 | +167% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hambledon Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hambledon Road | 25 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 24 |
| On or near Pastures Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Court Close | 13 |
| On or near Jesmond Road | 12 |
| On or near River Walk | 12 |
| On or near Saxon Court | 12 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Wick Road | 11 |
| On or near Brimbleworth Lane | 9 |
Of the 271 crimes in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges has an estimated population of 5,800 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wick St Lawrence & St Georges average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wick St Lawrence & St Georges a safe place to live?
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,959th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (34).
Is crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges was down 5% on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wick St Lawrence & St Georges?
About 5,800 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wick St Lawrence & St Georges?
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges 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.