Clevedon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Clevedon’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 38.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued position as one of the UK’s safer built-up areas reflects broader trends in the area’s crime profile, where violent and sexual offences accounted for 41.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.9%) and shoplifting (11.0%). The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may have influenced patterns, though Clevedon’s crime rate remained consistently lower than the national average. The town’s character as a coastal resort with a strong residential and commercial mix likely plays a role in this dynamic, with retail areas contributing to shoplifting incidents while the community’s cohesion appears to temper more severe crimes. Violent crime, though still the most common category, was 27% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour was 18% below, suggesting that local initiatives and the area’s geography may help mitigate risks. However, the rise in shoplifting and other crimes during the month highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic zones, particularly as August’s tourism-driven activity may create opportunities for opportunistic offences.

August saw sharp increases in shoplifting, robbery, and other crime, with shoplifting incidents tripling from three to 12. This surge, while concerning, is offset by notable decreases in public order offences, which fell by 61.5% to five incidents, and possession of weapons, which dropped by 50% to one report. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 41.3% of all crimes, but their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 27% below the UK average—a consistent trend that highlights Clevedon’s lower exposure to violent crime. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour, though still prevalent, was 18% below the UK average, and criminal damage and arson were 49% below the national figure. These disparities suggest that Clevedon’s community-focused policing and the area’s character as a coastal town with a strong residential fabric may contribute to its relatively safer profile, even during peak holiday months when tourist activity might otherwise elevate crime risks.

Clevedon’s crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly to 5.0 per 1,000 residents from 4.9 per 1,000 in July, marking a 2.6% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position as one of the UK’s safer built-up areas, remaining 38.3% below the national average. Daily crime data shows an average of four reported incidents per day in August, a figure that, while steady, reflects the town’s relatively low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one in every 198 residents experienced a reported crime—a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for Clevedon’s population of 21,609. This rate, though modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies, particularly in areas where tourism and seasonal patterns may influence crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering crime in Clevedon remains significantly lower than the UK average, even as local fluctuations occur.