North Somerset Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North Somerset's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.6% below the UK average of 8.5. This performance contrasts with national trends, particularly in categories like shoplifting, which rose to 0.6 per 1,000 residents—11% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime type, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, yet still 11% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local policing efforts or community characteristics that mitigate violent crime despite the area's exposure to seasonal pressures. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.6% of total crimes, but remaining 19% below the UK average. The data also highlights a significant divergence in property crime rates: while shoplifting increased sharply, burglary and vehicle crime both fell below national averages, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (38% below UK) and vehicle crime at 0.4 per 1,000 (15% below UK). This pattern may be influenced by North Somerset's mix of rural and urban landscapes, where high-value retail areas coexist with lower-density residential zones. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer tourism, likely contributed to the rise in shoplifting, while reduced foot traffic in some areas may have dampened opportunities for burglary. The overall crime picture illustrates a combination of local conditions and national trends, with North Somerset maintaining a relatively safe profile despite pockets of increased activity in specific categories.

June 2023 saw a striking 61.9% increase in shoplifting, with 136 incidents reported—11% above the UK average. This surge aligns with the start of summer, when tourism and retail activity typically rise in North Somerset. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 64.7%, a sharp jump from 51 to 84 incidents, possibly reflecting increased car ownership or unsecured parking during warmer evenings. In contrast, bicycle theft fell by 52.9%, from 17 to 8 cases, a decline that may be attributed to seasonal shifts in cycling activity. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences—accounting for 36.4% of all crimes—remained 11% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be influencing this category. For residents, the 61.9% rise in shoplifting serves as a concrete reminder to secure high-value items during peak retail periods.

North Somerset's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 12.8% compared to the previous month, climbing from 6.2 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 53 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores the relative safety of North Somerset compared to national trends, even as specific categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting show notable upward trends. The population context further illustrates that the crime burden is spread across a large community, with 224,578 residents contributing to a crime profile that balances below-average rates with pockets of increased activity in certain areas.