North Somerset Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Somerset’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.5% below the UK average of 7.4. This performance, while consistent with the previous month’s rate, reflects a distinct crime profile shaped by local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 43% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and public order offences (9.0%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced these patterns, particularly in categories like shoplifting, which saw a 12% deficit compared to the UK average. The area’s relatively low rates of burglary (44% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (20% below) suggest a combination of environmental factors, such as secure housing stock and limited high-traffic zones, that may contribute to lower property-related offences. However, the 8% surplus in violent crime compared to the UK average indicates a need for targeted interventions, possibly linked to local demographics or social dynamics. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis, where North Somerset’s position as a largely rural area with a mix of urban centres may influence both the types and frequencies of crime recorded.

January 2024 saw a notable 45.2% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 62 to 90 incidents. This surge may reflect post-holiday traffic patterns or seasonal shifts in vehicle usage. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 75%, dropping from 8 to 2 incidents, likely influenced by reduced winter cycling activity. Other crime also rose by 27.8%, with 23 incidents reported, indicating a broadening of criminal activity beyond traditional categories. Meanwhile, theft from the person decreased by 40%, aligning with the seasonal context of shorter days and reduced outdoor activity. The area’s violent crime rate, at 2.8 per 1,000, exceeds the UK average of 2.6 by 8%, a divergence that may be linked to local factors such as population density or social dynamics. These shifts highlight the complexity of crime trends, where specific categories—like anti-social behaviour, which is 19% below the UK average—suggest areas of relative safety that could inform targeted policing strategies.

North Somerset's crime rate remained stable in January 2024 at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, positioning the area 13.5% below the national benchmark. Daily crime activity averaged 47 incidents per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to UK-wide daily data. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 155 residents—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the population. This statistic, when contextualised against North Somerset’s population of 224,578, underscores the tangible impact of crime on local communities. The stability in the crime rate suggests no significant shift in underlying patterns, though the distribution of crime types reveals distinct trends compared to the UK average. For instance, violent crimes in North Somerset exceed the UK average by 8%, reflecting a local concentration of incidents that may relate to specific social or environmental factors within the area.