Clevedon Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clevedon's crime profile in July 2024 revealed a notable outlier: violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.3% of all reported crimes, were 30% above the UK average (2.9 per 1,000 residents). This stark contrast with the area's overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents—15.5% below the UK average—highlights the combination of local factors. The dominance of violent crime, particularly in a built-up area with a population of 21,609, may be influenced by seasonal dynamics such as the peak of summer tourism and the absence of school terms, which can alter community interactions and public spaces. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, while lower than the UK average, also contributed to the crime mix, with shoplifting rising sharply to 8.5% of all incidents. This shift aligns with the influx of visitors during July, a month marked by festivals and outdoor events that may create opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, suggesting a generally lower risk in these categories. The overall rate, though below the national benchmark, reflects a balance between high violent crime and controlled property crime, a pattern consistent with Clevedon's character as a coastal resort with significant tourism activity.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+266.7%), shoplifting (+225.0%), and burglary (+100.0%) compared to June. These surges, particularly in criminal damage and arson, may partly explain the overall rate's jump from 4.4 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 52.3% of all crimes, and were 30% above the UK average (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, however, was 45% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), suggesting localized differences in community dynamics. The drop in vehicle crime (-20.0%) contrasts with the overall rise, illustrating a shift in crime patterns. Residents might note the spike in shoplifting, which now accounts for 8.5% of all crimes, as a potential area for targeted prevention efforts.

Clevedon's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 62.8% compared to the previous month, reflecting a significant upward trend. This increase, from 4.4 to 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Clevedon experienced approximately five crimes per day in July, a figure that, while locally contextual, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered alongside Clevedon's population of 21,609, underscores the impact of crime on individual residents. This rate contrasts with the previous month's lower exposure, indicating a need for localized analysis of factors contributing to the rise. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Clevedon's crime profile, though below the UK average, demands attention to specific categories that have seen marked changes.