Crime in Weston-super-Mare: statistics, rates and trends
10,807 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weston-super-Mare at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston-super-Mare
- Types of crime in Weston-super-Mare
- Weston-super-Mare compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Weston-super-Mare
- Streets with the most crime in Weston-super-Mare
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston-super-Mare
- Population and deprivation in Weston-super-Mare
- Questions about crime in Weston-super-Mare
- About this data
10,807 crimes were recorded in Weston-super-Mare in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,612 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Weston-super-Mare has the 157th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 10,807 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.1 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 87,826 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare was highest in the year to July 2025 (11,065 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (9,464). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 10,807 | 123.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 11,065 | 126.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 10,841 | 123.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 9,851 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 9,939 | 113.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 9,464 | 107.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 10,367 | 118.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 10,675 | 121.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 9,623 | 109.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 940 |
| June 2026 | 911 |
| May 2026 | 882 |
| April 2026 | 870 |
| March 2026 | 899 |
| February 2026 | 783 |
| January 2026 | 806 |
| December 2025 | 863 |
| November 2025 | 962 |
| October 2025 | 992 |
| September 2025 | 911 |
| August 2025 | 988 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston-super-Mare 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+44%) and possession of weapons (+32%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4,612 | 52.5 | 1.53 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,524 | 17.4 | 1.13 | +7% |
| Public order | 1,041 | 11.9 | 1.78 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 821 | 9.3 | 1.38 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 704 | 8.0 | 0.97 | -28% |
| Other theft | 649 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 340 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -21% |
| Burglary | 309 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -12% |
| Other crime | 222 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +2% |
| Drugs | 208 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +28% |
| Robbery | 147 | 1.7 | 1.24 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 111 | 1.3 | 1.54 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 100 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +58% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston-super-Mare
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston-super-Mare recorded 4,612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston-super-Mare recorded 1,524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston-super-Mare
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston-super-Mare recorded 1,041 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston-super-Mare
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston-super-Mare recorded 821 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weston-super-Mare
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weston-super-Mare recorded 704 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston-super-Mare
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston-super-Mare recorded 649 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston-super-Mare
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston-super-Mare recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston-super-Mare
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston-super-Mare recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston-super-Mare
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston-super-Mare recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston-super-Mare
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston-super-Mare recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston-super-Mare
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston-super-Mare recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston-super-Mare
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston-super-Mare recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston-super-Mare
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston-super-Mare recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weston-super-Mare
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weston-super-Mare recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Weston-super-Mare, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston-super-Mare.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston-super-Mare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winscombe and Sandford | 215 | 40.8 | -67% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -57% |
| Clevedon | 1,218 | 56.6 | -54% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,529 | 90.3 | -27% |
| Cheddar | 448 | 78.2 | -36% |
| Nailsea | 919 | 52.3 | -57% |
| Penarth | 1,662 | 59.3 | -52% |
| Portishead | 1,875 | 73.0 | -41% |
11 areas within Weston-super-Mare, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Weston-super-Mare Central had the highest rate (315.0 per 1,000) and Weston-super-Mare North Worle the lowest (42.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Central | Neighbourhood | 10,760 | 3,389 | 315.0 |
| Weston-super-Mare South | Neighbourhood | 10,957 | 2,118 | 193.3 |
| Weston-super-Mare Hillside | Neighbourhood | 9,377 | 1,289 | 137.5 |
| Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke | Neighbourhood | 6,641 | 649 | 97.7 |
| Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke | Neighbourhood | 10,413 | 925 | 88.8 |
| Weston-super-Mare Milton | Neighbourhood | 9,868 | 869 | 88.1 |
| Weston-super-Mare Uphill | Neighbourhood | 6,134 | 512 | 83.5 |
| Weston-super-Mare South Worle | Neighbourhood | 10,493 | 875 | 83.4 |
| Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle | Neighbourhood | 4,521 | 273 | 60.4 |
| Wick St Lawrence & St Georges | Neighbourhood | 5,800 | 313 | 54.0 |
| Weston-super-Mare North Worle | Neighbourhood | 7,928 | 338 | 42.6 |
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 Weston-super-Mare over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 403 |
| On or near Alexandra Parade | 311 |
| On or near Regent Street | 292 |
| On or near Parking Area | 289 |
| On or near South Parade | 207 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 198 |
| On or near Somerdale Close | 104 |
| On or near Salisbury Terrace | 96 |
| On or near Hospital | 95 |
| On or near York Street | 90 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston-super-Mare 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 | 4,129 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,338 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 1,524 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 814 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 810 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 428 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 232 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 198 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 113 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 46 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 40 | 0.4% |
Weston-super-Mare has an estimated population of 87,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston-super-Mare |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.0% |
Is Weston-super-Mare a safe place to live?
Weston-super-Mare recorded 123.1 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 Weston-super-Mare?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 4,612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,524).
Is crime in Weston-super-Mare going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston-super-Mare was down 2% on the year before: 10,807 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 11,065 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston-super-Mare?
Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.