Clevedon Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a sharp but isolated increase in vehicle crime in Clevedon, a coastal town in North Somerset, despite an overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents — 47.9% below the UK average. This unexpected rise in vehicle-related incidents, which climbed by 66.7% from the previous month, stands in contrast to broader trends of decline in other categories. The town's crime profile remains dominated by violence and sexual offences (45.6% of total incidents), followed by vehicle crime (12.7%) and anti-social behaviour (10.1%). These patterns align with Clevedon's character as a tourist destination and commuter hub, where seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and dark winter evenings may heighten certain risks. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Clevedon's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 34% below, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors. Meanwhile, Clevedon's vehicle crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 25% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's reliance on car transport and the presence of retail and leisure facilities. The month's overall drop in crime — 21.6% compared to November — is consistent with typical winter patterns, where colder weather and reduced outdoor activity may suppress some types of crime. However, the vehicle crime surge highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category, particularly as December's holiday season brings increased traffic and potential opportunities for theft. The absence of major spikes in burglary or theft from the person, despite seasonal factors, further underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics.

December 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from six to ten incidents, a shift that contrasts with the overall decline in Clevedon's crime rate. This rise may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as increased car usage during the Christmas shopping period and darker evenings. Meanwhile, theft from the person surged by 100% (from zero to one incident), an anomaly that suggests either a temporary spike or a previously undetected trend. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60% (from 10 to 4), potentially linked to holiday-related changes in community activity or enforcement efforts. Vehicle crime in Clevedon is 25% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. The drop in burglary by 50% (from four to two) and the 38.5% decrease in anti-social behaviour (from 13 to eight) further illustrate the mixed nature of the month's crime patterns.

Clevedon's December 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 21.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly three crimes reported each day — a figure that, while notable, remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 274 residents, illustrating a low monthly exposure compared to the national picture. With a population of 21,609, Clevedon's crime rate is 47.9% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the area's relative safety. This contrast is particularly striking in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Clevedon's rate is 57% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face significantly lower risks of encountering crime than the typical UK resident, though localized factors such as seasonal patterns and community initiatives may contribute to this disparity.