North Somerset Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North Somerset's crime rate in July 2023 marked a continued trend of reduction, with a rate of 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents — 18.1% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area's generally low crime profile, which has been consistent across multiple months. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most frequently reported category, accounting for 35.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and public order offences (9.9%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal disputes and community-related issues remain significant contributors to the local crime picture. The seasonal context of July — a peak summer month with schools out, increased tourism, and festivals — may have influenced the distribution of crime types. For instance, public order offences, which often correlate with large gatherings and outdoor events, rose slightly above the UK average by 13%, consistent with the area's summer activity patterns. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, reflecting the district's lower density and potentially more dispersed residential layout, which may reduce opportunities for such offences. The overall rate of 6.8 per 1,000 suggests a safer environment compared to the national average, though the balance between violent and property crimes indicates areas for continued focus, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and public order issues during peak seasonal periods.

July 2023 saw notable reductions in specific crime categories, with theft from the person decreasing by 60% compared to the previous month (from 5 to 2 incidents). This decline may reflect heightened community awareness during summer, or the impact of local initiatives targeting personal safety. Conversely, bicycle theft surged by 187.5%, rising from 8 to 23 incidents, a figure still 17% below the UK average for the category. This increase could be linked to the influx of tourists and summer residents, who may be less vigilant with personal property during outdoor events. Robbery also rose sharply by 110%, with 21 incidents reported — a 100% increase from 10 in June. While this remains at the UK average level for the category, the jump warrants further analysis, particularly in areas with high foot traffic such as shopping centres and tourist attractions. Public order offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were the only category in North Somerset to exceed the UK average by 13%, consistent with the impact of festivals and large gatherings typical of July. This contrast with the significant drops in possession of weapons (30% decrease) and other crime (16.1% decrease) highlights a mixed picture of local crime dynamics, where some categories respond to seasonal factors while others show sustained improvements.

North Somerset's crime rate in July 2023 was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This monthly decline, though modest, reinforces the area's position as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 50 crimes per day in July — a figure that, while context-dependent, provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when scaled to the district's population of 224,578, illustrates that the vast majority of residents experienced no crime during July. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement efforts, which appear to have maintained a low baseline of criminal activity despite the seasonal pressures of summer. While the overall rate remains stable, the fluctuating nature of specific crime categories — such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft — underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both persistent and emerging trends in local crime patterns.