Crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges: statistics, rates and trends
313 crimes were recorded in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- Questions about crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
- About this data
313 crimes were recorded in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wick St Lawrence & St Georges has the 2,856th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 313 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.0 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,800 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges was highest in the year to July 2024 (348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (249). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 313 | 54.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 313 | 54.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 348 | 60.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 267 | 46.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 286 | 49.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 270 | 46.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 48.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 271 | 46.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 249 | 42.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+62%).
The largest falls were in public order (-28%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 26.4 | 0.77 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.9 | 0.86 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -14% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -28% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +11% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +36% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -8% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.71 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wick St Lawrence & St Georges, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wick St Lawrence & St Georges.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wick St Lawrence & St Georges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | 338 | 42.6 | -21% |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | 273 | 60.4 | +12% |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | 875 | 83.4 | +55% |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | 649 | 97.7 | +81% |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | 925 | 88.8 | +65% |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | 869 | 88.1 | +63% |
| Hutton & Locking | 564 | 65.3 | +21% |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | 1,289 | 137.5 | +155% |
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 Wick St Lawrence & St Georges over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hambledon Road | 26 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 23 |
| On or near Court Close | 20 |
| On or near Pastures Avenue | 20 |
| On or near River Walk | 13 |
| On or near Jesmond Road | 12 |
| On or near Saxon Court | 12 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Wick Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges 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 | 139 | 44.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% |
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges has an estimated population of 5,800. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wick St Lawrence & St Georges sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wick St Lawrence & St Georges |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Wick St Lawrence & St Georges a safe place to live?
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges recorded 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Wick St Lawrence & St Georges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 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 almost unchanged on the year before: 313 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wick St Lawrence & St Georges?
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges 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 Wick St Lawrence & St Georges. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.