Crime in Wrington, North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
425 crimes were recorded in Wrington, North Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wrington, North Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Wrington, North Somerset
- Types of crime in Wrington, North Somerset
- Wrington, North Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wrington, North Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wrington, North Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Wrington, North Somerset
- Questions about crime in Wrington, North Somerset
- About this data
425 crimes were recorded in Wrington, North Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 125 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wrington, North Somerset has the 693rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wrington, North Somerset | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 425 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.9 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,298 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wrington, North Somerset was highest in the year to July 2026 (425 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (159). Over the whole period it rose 68%, 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 | 425 | 128.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 358 | 108.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 358 | 108.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 381 | 115.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 300 | 91.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 159 | 48.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 295 | 89.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 288 | 87.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 253 | 76.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wrington, North Somerset 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 other theft, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+36%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 37.9 | 1.11 | +17% |
| Other theft | 99 | 30.0 | 4.69 | +36% |
| Public order | 42 | 12.7 | 1.92 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 12.4 | 2.52 | +141% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 8.2 | 0.53 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -17% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.9 | 1.37 | +23% |
| Other crime | 15 | 4.5 | 2.15 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.5 | 0.55 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.1 | 2.19 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.8 | 1.08 | -14% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.2 | 0.90 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wrington, North Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wrington, North Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wrington, North Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wrington, North Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 141% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wrington, North Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wrington, North Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 24 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wrington, North Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wrington, North Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wrington, North Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wrington, North Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wrington, North Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wrington, North Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wrington, North Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wrington, North Somerset recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wrington, North Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wrington, North Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wrington, North Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon & Churchill | 262 | 55.8 | -57% |
| Congresbury & Puxton | 236 | 61.4 | -52% |
| Backwell | 177 | 35.8 | -72% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -59% |
| Winford | 262 | 53.9 | -58% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -70% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 253 | 51.9 | -60% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -62% |
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 Wrington, North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 137 |
| On or near Downside Road | 95 |
| On or near Bristol International Airport | 24 |
| On or near School Lane | 22 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 15 |
| On or near Broad Street | 8 |
| On or near Havyat Road | 8 |
| On or near Cox'S Green | 7 |
| On or near Nates Lane | 7 |
| On or near Hannah More Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrington, North Somerset 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 31.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 30.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 10.1% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.4% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Wrington, North Somerset has an estimated population of 3,298. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrington, North Somerset sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wrington, North Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Wrington, North Somerset a safe place to live?
Wrington, North Somerset recorded 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Wrington, North Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (99).
Is crime in Wrington, North Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wrington, North Somerset was up 19% on the year before: 425 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 358 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wrington, North Somerset?
Wrington, North Somerset 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 Wrington, North Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.