Crime in Clevedon: statistics, rates and trends
1,199 crimes were recorded in Clevedon in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clevedon
- Questions about crime in Clevedon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (435), anti-social behaviour (169) and shoplifting (120) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,039th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Clevedon | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,199 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,504 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clevedon peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,247 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,041). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,199 | 55.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,131 | 52.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,174 | 54.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,062 | 49.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,043 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,041 | 48.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,143 | 53.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,247 | 58.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,144 | 53.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (49% below) and vehicle crime (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 29 to 50 and anti-social behaviour rose from 134 to 169.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 435 | 20.2 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 5.6 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Public order | 103 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 94 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 2.9 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +72% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Clevedon; the highest is Bristol (150.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Winscombe and Sandford (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clevedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -10% |
| Nailsea | 941 | 53.6 | -4% |
| Portishead | 1,810 | 70.5 | +26% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,745 | 122.3 | +119% |
| Winscombe and Sandford | 221 | 42.0 | -25% |
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | +11% |
| Cheddar | 457 | 79.8 | +43% |
| Bristol | 67,024 | 150.3 | +169% |
Of the 5 areas within Clevedon, Clevedon East had the highest crime rate (80.9 per 1,000) and Clevedon Walton the lowest (37.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon East | Neighbourhood | 3,549 | 287 | 80.9 |
| Clevedon West | Neighbourhood | 4,572 | 364 | 79.6 |
| Clevedon South | Neighbourhood | 4,502 | 194 | 43.1 |
| Clevedon Yeo | Neighbourhood | 4,791 | 201 | 42.0 |
| Clevedon Walton | Neighbourhood | 4,090 | 153 | 37.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Clevedon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Station Road | 40 |
| On or near Melbourne Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Lower Linden Road | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 28 |
| On or near Mantle Close | 26 |
| On or near Hillview Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Tickenham Road | 25 |
Of the 1,030 crimes in Clevedon with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 407 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 360 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Clevedon has an estimated population of 21,504 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clevedon average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clevedon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clevedon a safe place to live?
Clevedon recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,039th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Clevedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 435 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Clevedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clevedon was up 6% on the year before: 1,199 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,131 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clevedon?
About 21,504 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clevedon?
Clevedon 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.