North Somerset Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate North Somerset's crime profile in April 2025, contributing to 39.1% of all reported crimes. At 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local authority's overall crime rate is 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant discrepancies in the national comparison. The prominence of violent crime—605 incidents in total—contrasts with the UK average rate for this category, which sits at 2.6 per 1,000 compared to North Somerset's 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a localised concentration of interpersonal conflict, possibly influenced by the area's mix of urban centres and rural communities. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in shaping the crime picture: Easter-related activity and springtime weather may have contributed to increased outdoor presence, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, though it is 17% below the UK average, indicating localised efforts to manage nuisance crime. The breakdown of property crimes (440 incidents) and violent crimes (605 incidents) reveals a stark imbalance, with violence accounting for over two-thirds of all recorded crime. This pattern may reflect the area's demographic composition, with towns like Weston-super-Mare and Portishead experiencing higher concentrations of transient populations and nightlife activity that could drive such incidents. While shoplifting and vehicle crime are below the UK average, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) suggest effective community policing or environmental measures in place to deter property crime.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a sharp rise that may reflect heightened awareness or targeted activity during Easter weekends. Bicycle theft also surged by 83.3%, jumping from 6 to 11 cases, potentially linked to increased cycling during spring weather. Conversely, burglary decreased by 22.4% (from 67 to 52 incidents), and criminal damage and arson fell by 21.7% (from 106 to 83), suggesting seasonal declines in property-related crime. The violence and sexual offences category, while slightly above the UK average (2.7 vs 2.6 per 1,000), remains the dominant force in North Somerset's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 17% below the UK average, indicating a possible success in community engagement or policing strategies. Possession of weapons fell by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), a decline that may be attributed to ongoing initiatives targeting illegal firearm possession in the region. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal trends and localised crime prevention efforts, with some categories showing marked improvement while others remain elevated.

North Somerset's crime rate in April 2025 (6.9 per 1,000) represents a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 52 crimes per day—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a statistic that provides context for local residents to assess their personal risk. When compared to the UK average, North Somerset's rate is lower, with the 10.4% gap suggesting effective policing or community-based interventions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that crime in the area is distributed across 224,578 residents, meaning the impact of individual incidents is diluted compared to more densely populated regions. This comparative advantage is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour (17% below UK average) and shoplifting (24% below UK average), where local initiatives may be yielding results. However, the elevated rate of public order offences (30% above UK average) and the significant increase in bicycle theft raise questions about specific vulnerabilities in the area's infrastructure or enforcement priorities.