North Somerset Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 224,578, North Somerset recorded 1,444 crimes in October 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 20% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents (603 cases), with rates aligned exactly with the UK average (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.9% (258 cases), 6% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management in this category. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may influence patterns of crime, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or nightlife activity. Property crimes, while lower than violent crimes, still accounted for 27.2% of the total (392 cases), with shoplifting and other theft categories showing significant underperformance compared to UK averages. The area’s character, likely a mix of urban and rural environments, may contribute to this balance, with retail hubs driving certain theft trends while suburban areas maintain lower property crime rates. This data illustrates a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, but the overall trajectory suggests sustained efforts in crime prevention have yielded positive outcomes.

October 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases) compared to September, a stark contrast to the 62.5% drop in robbery (from 16 to 6 cases). Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 48.3% (from 87 to 45), potentially linked to reduced daylight hours deterring opportunistic theft. However, anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, though its rate (1.2 per 1,000) was 6% below the UK average, indicating targeted interventions may be effective. Violent crimes maintained rates identical to the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), despite the seasonal shift, suggesting no significant deviation in this category. The drop in vehicle crime—now 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.5—highlights a potential success in traffic-related crime prevention, though this remains an area requiring vigilance. Residents may find the 150% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as this represents a rare spike in a category that had previously seen minimal activity. These shifts underscore the need for adaptive policing strategies, particularly in addressing transient spikes in property crime while maintaining the current success in reducing vehicle-related incidents.

North Somerset’s crime rate in October 2023 (6.4 per 1,000) represented a 3.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7, indicating a slight but measurable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 47 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the local population size and the broader UK crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, highlights North Somerset’s relative safety. This statistic, while abstract, provides a tangible measure of risk for residents: if a household of four were to experience a crime, the likelihood would be approximately 1 in 624 per person. The population-scaled perspective is critical, as it allows for meaningful comparisons between areas of differing sizes. For instance, a smaller town with a similar crime rate might face a higher per capita impact, whereas North Somerset’s larger population dilutes the rate. This context is vital for residents assessing their personal risk, as it separates raw numbers from the lived experience of crime, which may be influenced by local factors such as community cohesion or policing efficacy.