Clevedon Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Clevedon's crime profile in September 2023 continued to show a marked divergence from national trends, with the area's overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents placing it 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's generally lower crime profile, though seasonal shifts in activity patterns have introduced new dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 48% of all reported incidents—36 cases in total—and significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.7% of total crimes, while vehicle crime (9.3%) and shoplifting (8.0%) also featured prominently. September, a transitional month marked by the return to school and university freshers, may have influenced patterns: shorter evenings and increased foot traffic in town centres could have contributed to the rise in violent incidents. Clevedon's property crime rate (22 cases) was lower than the UK average for similar areas, suggesting that its built-up character—likely centred around retail and leisure hubs—may have fostered a more vigilant community or better-targeted policing. However, the season's impact on crime distribution is evident: as daylight hours diminish, the balance between property and violent crime may shift further, demanding continued attention from local authorities.

September 2023 saw three significant upward trends in Clevedon's crime statistics. Burglary rates surged by 100%, jumping from zero to four incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect heightened vulnerability in residential areas during the transition to autumn, when holiday absences and early school returns could leave homes unoccupied. Vehicle crime also rose by 40%, with seven reported incidents, linked to the increased movement of vehicles associated with university students arriving in the area. Shoplifting increased by 20%, with six cases recorded, tied to the retail sector's pre-Christmas preparations and the influx of new students seeking affordable goods. These increases contrast with notable declines in other categories: other theft fell by 80% (from 10 to 2 cases), and public order offences dropped by 63.6% (from 11 to 4), which could indicate the success of local initiatives targeting anti-social behaviour or the natural reduction in disruptive activity as the month progressed. Clevedon's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) remains 38% below the UK average for this category, but the 36 reported incidents—nearly half of all crimes—highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as the town centre or nightlife districts. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in the context of seasonal changes that may heighten tensions or create opportunities for crime.

Clevedon's September 2023 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 20.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend that aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while modest, reflects the localised nature of incidents rather than a widespread issue. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 288 residents—a ratio that places Clevedon among the safest areas in the UK, where the average resident faces far greater exposure to crime. This monthly exposure statistic, when contextualised against the population of 21,609, suggests that the majority of Clevedon's residents are not regularly affected by criminal activity, though the concentrated nature of certain crime types—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—means that specific pockets of the community may bear a disproportionate share of the burden. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces Clevedon's distinctiveness: its violent crime rate is 38% below the national figure, and anti-social behaviour is 63% below the UK average. These disparities likely stem from Clevedon's character as a built-up area within North Somerset, where a mix of residential, retail, and leisure spaces may foster a more cohesive community than larger urban centres, but also create unique challenges in managing crime hotspots.