Crime in Nailsea: statistics, rates and trends
919 crimes were recorded in Nailsea in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nailsea at a glance
- Crime trends in Nailsea
- Types of crime in Nailsea
- Nailsea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Nailsea
- Streets with the most crime in Nailsea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nailsea
- Population and deprivation in Nailsea
- Questions about crime in Nailsea
- About this data
919 crimes were recorded in Nailsea in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 312 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Nailsea has the 1,123rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nailsea | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 919 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,565 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nailsea was highest in the year to July 2026 (919 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (620). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 919 | 52.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 803 | 45.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 762 | 43.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 625 | 35.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 684 | 38.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 620 | 35.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 673 | 38.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 731 | 41.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 642 | 36.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nailsea 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 anti-social behaviour (+82%) and shoplifting (+42%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and other theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 10.9 | 0.71 | +82% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 5.2 | 0.63 | +42% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +32% |
| Other theft | 62 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -10% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +46% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.7 | 0.23 | +117% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +600% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nailsea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nailsea recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nailsea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nailsea recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nailsea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nailsea recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nailsea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nailsea recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nailsea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nailsea recorded 70 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 32% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nailsea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nailsea recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nailsea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nailsea recorded 46 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nailsea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nailsea recorded 21 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 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nailsea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nailsea recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nailsea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nailsea recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nailsea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nailsea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nailsea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nailsea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nailsea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nailsea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Nailsea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nailsea.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead | 1,875 | 73.0 | +40% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | +1% |
| Clevedon | 1,218 | 56.6 | +8% |
| Bristol | 66,977 | 150.1 | +187% |
| Winscombe and Sandford | 215 | 40.8 | -22% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +103% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,807 | 123.1 | +135% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +285% |
4 areas within Nailsea, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Nailsea Yeo had the highest rate (81.0 per 1,000) and Nailsea Youngwood the lowest (39.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Yeo | Neighbourhood | 2,977 | 241 | 81.0 |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | Neighbourhood | 4,877 | 253 | 51.9 |
| Nailsea West End | Neighbourhood | 4,977 | 246 | 49.4 |
| Nailsea Youngwood | Neighbourhood | 3,100 | 121 | 39.0 |
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 Nailsea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 46 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near St Marys Grove | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Engine Lane | 20 |
| On or near Old Church Road | 19 |
| On or near Link Road | 18 |
| On or near Allington Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Morgans Hill Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nailsea 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 | 283 | 30.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 27.4% |
| Not recorded | 191 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 7.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Nailsea has an estimated population of 17,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nailsea sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nailsea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Nailsea a safe place to live?
Nailsea recorded 52.3 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 Nailsea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (191).
Is crime in Nailsea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailsea was up 14% on the year before: 919 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 803 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nailsea?
Nailsea 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 Nailsea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.