North Somerset Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Somerset's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a clear dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 43.9% of all incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up only 12% of the national total. The area's overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents is 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1, a difference that reflects both lower property crime rates and a higher proportion of violent offences. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may have contributed to this pattern, as indoor spaces became focal points for interpersonal conflicts and public order issues. Anti-social behaviour (11.5% of crimes) and public order offences (11.1%) followed violent crimes in prevalence, suggesting that community tensions and enforcement challenges in shared spaces may be significant factors. Property-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, were lower than UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.5 per 1,000 (7% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below). This divergence from the national trend could be influenced by North Somerset's mix of urban and rural areas, where property crimes are less concentrated than in densely populated cities. The relatively low burglary rate may also indicate effective local policing or community-based crime prevention initiatives, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The balance of crime types thus illustrates a district where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prominent than property crimes, a pattern that may be reinforced by the area's geographic and demographic characteristics.

February saw a 350% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This sharp rise could be linked to seasonal factors such as the end of winter, when more people begin cycling again, or specific local events that may have drawn attention to vulnerable bikes. Public order offences also rose by 21.5%, reflecting the return of social gatherings or increased foot traffic in town centres as the month progressed. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 33.3%, a drop that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes in public spaces. North Somerset's violent crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 is 12% above the UK average, while property crimes like shoplifting and burglary are consistently below national levels. This contrast highlights a distinct crime mix, with interpersonal offences dominating over property-related incidents.

North Somerset's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall criminal activity, though local variations in specific categories may still occur. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 49 crimes per day, reflecting a persistent level of activity that aligns with the district's population and geographic diversity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime per 158 residents indicates a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This figure is particularly notable for a mixed-area district like North Somerset, which includes both urban centres and rural regions. While the daily crime count may seem high to some residents, the monthly aggregate places the area well below the UK's average exposure rate, underscoring a broader trend of lower-than-average crime levels in this region.