North Somerset Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in North Somerset surged to 3.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, 20% above the UK average—a stark contrast to the area’s generally lower crime profile. This anomaly, amid an overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 (10.5% below the UK average), highlights a troubling shift in local crime patterns. While property crimes remain relatively low at 0.5 per 1,000 for shoplifting and vehicle crime, the dominance of violent crime—accounting for 45.5% of all incidents—raises questions about underlying factors. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, likely contributes to increased alcohol-fuelled violence in town centres. Anti-social behaviour, though 37% below the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000, remains a persistent issue in residential areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a 37.2% drop from October’s 180 to 113 cases, possibly linked to Black Friday’s early shopping rush dispersing crowds. This mix of trends underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, where seasonal factors and community-specific pressures intersect.

November 2024 saw a 26.7% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 15 to 19 cases—a sharp uptick that could signal emerging patterns of criminal activity. This rise contrasts with a 66.7% drop in theft from the person, plummeting from 3 to 1 incident, possibly due to heightened police presence during festive events. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 41.9%, from 117 to 68 cases, though this may reflect seasonal changes rather than sustained improvements. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crime dominating at 45.5% of total incidents—20% above the UK average—while anti-social behaviour remained 37% below the national rate. Shoplifting dropped 37.2% from October, linked to early Black Friday promotions diverting attention from retail theft. For residents, the 13.1% monthly decline in overall crime rates offers some reassurance, though the spike in weapons possession warrants closer scrutiny.

North Somerset’s crime rate in November 2024 (6.8 per 1,000) marked a 13.1% decrease from October’s 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 51 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, remains a local benchmark without UK-wide comparison. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 224,578, suggests a relatively safe environment despite the violent crime spike. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The 10.5% gap between North Somerset’s rate and the UK average (7.6 per 1,000) highlights the area’s generally lower crime profile, though the anomaly in violent crime underscores the need for targeted interventions. These comparisons provide a nuanced picture of local safety, balancing overall improvements against specific concerns.