Crime in Clevedon: statistics, rates and trends
1,218 crimes were recorded in Clevedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clevedon at a glance
- Crime trends in Clevedon
- Types of crime in Clevedon
- Clevedon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Clevedon
- Streets with the most crime in Clevedon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clevedon
- Population and deprivation in Clevedon
- Questions about crime in Clevedon
- About this data
1,218 crimes were recorded in Clevedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 447 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clevedon has the 1,028th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clevedon | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,218 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,504 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,245 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,042). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,218 | 56.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,165 | 54.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,125 | 52.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,078 | 50.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,042 | 48.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,061 | 49.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,119 | 52.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,245 | 57.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,135 | 52.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clevedon 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 other crime (+65%) and burglary (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 447 | 20.8 | 0.61 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 5.7 | 0.68 | +28% |
| Public order | 104 | 4.8 | 0.73 | -3% |
| Other theft | 98 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -7% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +38% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +65% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +120% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clevedon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clevedon recorded 447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clevedon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clevedon recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clevedon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clevedon recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clevedon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clevedon recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clevedon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clevedon recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clevedon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clevedon recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clevedon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clevedon recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clevedon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clevedon recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clevedon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clevedon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clevedon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clevedon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clevedon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clevedon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clevedon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clevedon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clevedon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clevedon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clevedon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clevedon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clevedon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clevedon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clevedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -7% |
| Nailsea | 919 | 52.3 | -8% |
| Portishead | 1,875 | 73.0 | +29% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,807 | 123.1 | +117% |
| Winscombe and Sandford | 215 | 40.8 | -28% |
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | +10% |
| Cheddar | 448 | 78.2 | +38% |
| Bristol | 66,977 | 150.1 | +165% |
5 areas within Clevedon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clevedon West had the highest rate (82.7 per 1,000) and Clevedon Walton the lowest (39.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon West | Neighbourhood | 4,572 | 378 | 82.7 |
| Clevedon East | Neighbourhood | 3,549 | 285 | 80.3 |
| Clevedon Yeo | Neighbourhood | 4,791 | 206 | 43.0 |
| Clevedon South | Neighbourhood | 4,502 | 187 | 41.5 |
| Clevedon Walton | Neighbourhood | 4,090 | 162 | 39.6 |
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 Clevedon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Station Road | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Melbourne Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Lower Linden Road | 33 |
| On or near Gardens Road | 28 |
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 27 |
| On or near Hillview Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Tickenham Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clevedon 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 | 407 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 331 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 178 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 7.1% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Clevedon has an estimated population of 21,504. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clevedon sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clevedon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Clevedon a safe place to live?
Clevedon recorded 56.6 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 Clevedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Clevedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon was up 5% on the year before: 1,218 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,165 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clevedon?
Clevedon 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 Clevedon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.