North Somerset Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in North Somerset, 6.7 crimes were reported in September 2023 — a rate 16.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This translates to a resident facing a roughly 1-in-150 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.3%) and public order offences (10.5%). These figures align with North Somerset’s character as a mix of urban and rural environments, where seasonal transitions in September — such as the start of the academic year and shorter evenings — may partly explain patterns in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average (2.5 vs 2.7 per 1,000), while public order offences edged 13% above the national rate (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000). The area’s relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that deter property crime, though this remains an area for further analysis.

September saw notable shifts in crime trends, with robbery incidents rising by 33.3% (from 12 to 16) — a spike that may reflect increased foot traffic during university freshers’ week or late-night activity in town centres. Bicycle theft also increased by 23.5% (from 17 to 21), potentially linked to seasonal cycling patterns or targeted thefts near educational institutions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 27% (from 159 to 116), due to heightened retail security measures or a shift in criminal activity during the month. Burglary rates dropped by 21.7% (from 46 to 36), though this remains well below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 16.3% of all crimes, stayed 18% below the UK average (1.1 vs 1.3 per 1,000), suggesting effective community engagement initiatives. However, public order offences — such as noise complaints or public intoxication — rose 13% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas during the transition to darker evenings.

North Somerset’s crime rate in September 2023 (6.7 per 1,000) was 2.3% lower than August’s 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 50 crimes per day — a figure that, while local to North Somerset, provides context for residents assessing personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly in comparison to regions with higher crime concentrations. The decline in burglary and shoplifting, combined with the relatively stable rate of violent crime, suggests that local policing strategies and community efforts may be yielding positive results. However, the 13% increase in public order offences above the UK average underscores the need for targeted approaches to address disruptions in public spaces, especially as seasonal changes impact community behaviour.