North Somerset Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Somerset's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.9% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences make up 12% of the national total. The area's overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents places it 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1, a figure that may reflect local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, occurred at 0.7 per 1,000 residents—33% below the UK average—suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive activity compared to other regions. Public order offences, however, were 43% above the UK average, highlighting a potential focus on incidents such as noise disturbances or disorder in public spaces. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the crime mix, as indoor gatherings and reduced daylight hours could contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary were below the UK average, linked to the area's mix of rural and coastal environments, where commercial activity may be less concentrated than in urban centres. This balance of crime types illustrates a unique local dynamic, where violent crime dominates but is offset by lower rates of property-related offences compared to national benchmarks.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 350% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of cycling after winter, or targeted activity in specific areas. Public order offences also rose by 21.5%, from 130 to 158, potentially linked to increased social gatherings in the evenings as temperatures slightly warmed. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, a decline that could be attributed to heightened awareness during colder months. Violence and sexual offences remained 12% above the UK average, with 2.8 per 1,000 residents, while anti-social behaviour was 33% below the national rate. This divergence in categories suggests a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with North Somerset's violent crime profile standing out compared to other areas.

North Somerset's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure and showing a -1.2% change. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. Daily crime figures reveal 49 incidents reported each day, a figure that, while seemingly high, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 158 residents. This monthly aggregate provides context for residents: over the course of February, the likelihood of encountering a crime was roughly 1 in 158, a rate that aligns with the area's broader crime profile. With a population of 224,578, the scale of the figure underscores the need for community vigilance. below the UK average, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The stability in crime rates may also be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull typical of February, which could temper outdoor activity and related incidents.