Clevedon Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Clevedon’s crime rate for January 2025 was recorded at 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure reflects a consistently low crime environment, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.4% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (12.6%) and public order offences (11.5%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the distribution of crime types, as outdoor activities and commercial activity typically decline. Violent crime remains lower than the UK average, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national benchmark of 2.5. This contrast highlights Clevedon’s relatively safer profile for violent incidents, possibly influenced by its built-up area characteristics and community-focused policing efforts. However, the rise in public order offences and shoplifting suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, which could be linked to seasonal transitions or localised factors such as increased foot traffic in specific areas during the month. The overall crime rate, while low, underscores the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends, particularly in categories showing significant deviations from national averages.

Clevedon saw significant month-on-month changes in January 2025, with shoplifting cases surging by 175% (4 to 11) and public order offences rising by 150% (4 to 10). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary (2 to 4), highlight a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crime, however, remained 32% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000, indicating a continued safety advantage in this category. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson were both significantly below UK averages, with rates 59% and 61% lower respectively. This contrast suggests that while certain categories are experiencing upward trends, others remain well below national levels. A resident might find the 175% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could signal changes in retail security measures or local economic factors. The decrease in other theft (60%) and other crime (50%) offers a counterpoint, though these categories had lower overall volumes. The data underscores the importance of targeted interventions in areas showing sharp increases, such as retail zones or public spaces, while maintaining vigilance in sectors that have historically performed well.

Clevedon’s January 2025 crime rate rose by 10.1% compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the month’s overall activity. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 248 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised within Clevedon’s population of 21,609, illustrates the area’s relatively low risk profile. The 10.1% increase from December may be attributed to factors such as the post-holiday period, which can sometimes see spikes in certain crime types like shoplifting and public order offences. However, the broader context of Clevedon’s crime picture—particularly its consistent performance below UK averages in violent crime and property offences—suggests that any short-term fluctuations are unlikely to alter its long-term safety trajectory. Residents may find it useful to consider that, despite the month-on-month rise, the overall rate remains far below the national benchmark, indicating a resilient crime environment.