Clevedon Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Clevedon's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 35.9% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects broader patterns in smaller built-up areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.7% of all crimes (50 incidents), significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a lower prevalence of violent crime compared to national trends, which may be influenced by Clevedon's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. Property crimes, though fewer in total (39 incidents), were evenly distributed across shoplifting (13.1%), public order (8.4%), and criminal damage (7.5%). The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have altered patterns of outdoor activity, affecting both violent and property crime dynamics. While shoplifting and vehicle crime aligned closely with UK averages, the notable absence of burglary (0.9% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK rate of 0.3 per 1,000, hinting at stronger community engagement or better-targeted local security measures. This crime mix illustrates a place where community-focused policing and geographical factors may play a role in maintaining lower violent crime rates, even as property-related incidents remain consistent with national benchmarks.

March 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in criminal damage and arson (+166.7%), vehicle crime (+100.0%), and other theft (+75.0%), suggesting emerging trends in specific crime categories. The shift in crime mix from previous months is evident, with property crimes now accounting for 36.4% of total incidents (39 out of 107), compared to 47.3% in February. This slight decline in property crime's share coincides with a rise in violent crime, which now constitutes 46.7% of all incidents, though it remains below the UK average for this category. Clevedon's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, a difference that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower density of nightlife venues compared to major urban centres. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it could indicate changes in parking patterns or unsecured vehicles in high-traffic areas. The UK comparison for shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000) shows a 3% surplus in Clevedon, a figure that may be attributed to the town's retail presence and seasonal shopping activity, though it remains relatively low compared to national averages.

Clevedon's crime rate in March 2025 rose 22.8% from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000, marking a notable upward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the potential impact of transient factors such as seasonal transitions. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized areas. This statistic, when contextualised against Clevedon's population of 21,609, underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national benchmark. The previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000 provides a useful contrast, showing that the 5.0 per 1,000 figure for March is a marked departure from the earlier period. However, this increase must be viewed in light of Clevedon's consistently lower crime rates compared to the UK. For residents, the 22.8% rise in the overall crime rate serves as a reminder that local conditions can shift rapidly, even in areas with historically low crime levels. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the increase, Clevedon remains one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with crime rates that are 35.9% below the national average.