Clevedon Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Clevedon's August 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a significant improvement compared to the UK average of 8.1, representing a 45.7% reduction. This figure, the lowest for the area in recent months, aligns with the seasonal rhythm of a coastal town experiencing both resident and tourist populations. The breakdown of crimes reveals a combination of local dynamics and national trends: violence and sexual offences (35 incidents, 37.2% of total) remain the most prevalent category. monthly decline suggests effective policing or community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents, 13.8% of total) and public order offences (11 incidents, 11.7% of total) also show marked improvements, with both categories well below UK averages. This performance is consistent with Clevedon's character as a mixed-use coastal town, where summer tourism typically increases foot traffic but also allows for heightened community vigilance. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—may partly explain the reduction in shoplifting (from 12 to 5 incidents), as local businesses often implement additional security measures during this period. However, the 100% increase in other theft and bicycle theft highlights potential vulnerabilities in retail and personal property protection, suggesting areas for targeted intervention. While the overall crime rate remains low, the persistence of violent crime at 1.6 per 1,000 (39% below UK average) indicates that further work is needed to address underlying factors such as alcohol-related incidents in the town's hospitality sector.

August 2023 saw a 36.4% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 55 to 35 incidents. This decline, coupled with a 58.3% decrease in shoplifting (from 12 to 5), suggests improved community engagement or policing efforts during the peak tourist season. While property crimes remained stable overall, three categories showed significant year-on-year improvements: anti-social behaviour (58% below UK average), public order offences (17% below UK average), and shoplifting (67% below UK average). Conversely, other theft rose by 100% to 10 incidents, a shift that may reflect changing patterns in local retail security. The increase in bicycle theft (+100%) and drug-related offences (+100%) highlights emerging challenges that warrant targeted interventions, particularly as Clevedon's summer visitor numbers typically peak in this period.

Clevedon's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 15.4% decrease from July's rate of 5.1. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average, with crime levels 45.7% lower than the national figure of 8.1. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of three reported incidents per day in August, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 21,609, Clevedon's crime profile remains characterised by a balance between property and violent crime, though the latter has seen notable reductions. This monthly exposure metric, when considered alongside the area's coastal location and seasonal visitor patterns, suggests that local policing strategies may be effectively mitigating risks associated with transient populations during peak holiday periods.