Crime in Nailsea: statistics, rates and trends
941 crimes were recorded in Nailsea in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (321), anti-social behaviour (195) and shoplifting (90) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,086th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Nailsea | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 941 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,565 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Nailsea of any year here (941 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 47%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 941 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 789 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 760 | 43.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 629 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 722 | 41.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 589 | 33.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 679 | 38.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 728 | 41.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 642 | 36.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 105 to 195 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 78, while vehicle crime fell from 40 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 18.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +86% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +70% |
| Other theft | 69 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Burglary | 45 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.3 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Nailsea; the highest is Patchway (202.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Winscombe and Sandford (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead | 1,810 | 70.5 | +32% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -7% |
| Clevedon | 1,199 | 55.8 | +4% |
| Bristol | 67,024 | 150.3 | +180% |
| Winscombe and Sandford | 221 | 42.0 | -22% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +101% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,745 | 122.3 | +128% |
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +277% |
Of the 4 areas within Nailsea, Nailsea Yeo had the highest crime rate (82.6 per 1,000) and Nailsea Youngwood the lowest (38.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Yeo | Neighbourhood | 2,977 | 246 | 82.6 |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | Neighbourhood | 4,877 | 256 | 52.5 |
| Nailsea West End | Neighbourhood | 4,977 | 256 | 51.4 |
| Nailsea Youngwood | Neighbourhood | 3,100 | 118 | 38.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Nailsea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near St Marys Grove | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Old Church Road | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Engine Lane | 19 |
| On or near Yew Tree Close | 17 |
| On or near Morgans Hill Close | 16 |
Of the 746 crimes in Nailsea with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 306 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Nailsea has an estimated population of 17,565 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nailsea average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nailsea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nailsea a safe place to live?
Nailsea recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,086th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nailsea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Nailsea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailsea was up 19% on the year before: 941 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 789 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nailsea?
About 17,565 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nailsea?
Nailsea 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.