Clevedon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Clevedon's crime picture in May 2025, accounting for half of all reported incidents. At 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 — a gap consistent with Clevedon's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences (41 incidents), is 33% below the UK average for this category, reflecting both the area's relatively low population density and its proximity to natural amenities that may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour each contributed 8.5% of total crimes, mirroring patterns seen in other coastal towns where seasonal socialising and increased foot traffic during May's longer evenings can drive such incidents. The data shows a clear seasonal context: with bank holidays and extended daylight hours, outdoor drinking and socialising have increased, likely contributing to the higher proportion of violence and public order crimes. This aligns with Clevedon's role as a tourist destination, where transient populations may interact with local communities in ways that amplify certain crime types. The relatively low property crime rate — just 23 incidents — suggests that the area's compact built-up nature and limited commercial density may reduce opportunities for theft and burglary compared to larger urban centres. However, the 50% share of violent crimes underscores the need for targeted policing strategies that address the unique dynamics of coastal communities during peak social seasons.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft and shoplifting both rising sharply — other theft increased by 100% (3 to 6 incidents) and shoplifting by 75% (4 to 7 incidents). These increases may be linked to the start of the tourist season, as higher foot traffic in Clevedon's retail areas could create more opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, other crime fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 incident), while criminal damage and arson dropped by 42.9% (7 to 4 incidents), reflecting seasonal shifts in public behaviour or targeted enforcement efforts. The violent crime category remains low compared to the UK average — 1.9 per 1,000 residents versus the UK's 2.8 per 1,000 — a difference that may be partly explained by Clevedon's coastal setting, where open spaces and community policing initiatives could deter certain types of violent activity. Public order offences remain 48% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to manage social events and enforce public space regulations may be effective. Residents might find the 50% share of violent crimes particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives during periods of increased social activity.

Clevedon's crime rate in May 2025 (3.8 per 1,000) represents a 17.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.2 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in May, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 264 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided in the data. When considering Clevedon's population of 21,609 residents, the 82 total crimes reported in May equate to a 0.38% chance of an individual being directly affected by crime — a statistic that, while seemingly small, underscores the importance of maintaining low crime levels in a community where each incident is highly visible. The 17% month-on-month increase, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect the start of the tourist season and the associated influx of temporary residents. However, Clevedon's crime rate remains 53.1% below the UK average, a gap that suggests the area's unique characteristics — such as its coastal location, compact built-up area, and likely presence of community policing — are effective in keeping crime rates low. This comparison highlights the value of local strategies that address both the specific needs of a tourist destination and the broader goals of national crime reduction targets.