North Somerset Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Somerset’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.3% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 (15% above). This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader mix, where property crimes typically hold greater share. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, contributed 10.9% of incidents, 28% below the UK average—a figure that may partly reflect the area’s relatively stable community structures and lower population density. Public order offences (9.4%) also outpaced UK norms by 36%, suggesting a higher prevalence of incidents linked to local gatherings or events, though the winter season’s low outdoor activity could have limited such interactions. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—may have influenced the crime mix, with fewer opportunities for outdoor property crimes but greater indoor tensions. This pattern aligns with North Somerset’s character as a largely rural and semi-urban district, where violent incidents may stem from smaller, close-knit communities rather than densely populated urban centres. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000, 7.5% below the UK average, further underscores the area’s relatively lower risk profile for certain categories, despite the elevated violent crime rate.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons surged by 175%, rising from 4 to 11 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened enforcement activity or shifting patterns in illicit behavior. Theft from the person also doubled, with cases jumping from 1 to 2, though this remains a rare occurrence in the area. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 40% (20 to 12), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced social gatherings during winter. Bicycle theft decreased by 22.2% (9 to 7), due to colder weather deterring outdoor activity. These month-on-month shifts highlight the volatility of certain crime types. The area’s violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) remains higher than the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) sits 28% below UK norms. This divergence may indicate a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement efforts, and the area’s demographic makeup. Residents might find the 7.5% reduction in overall crime rate compared to the UK average (6.7 per 1,000) reassuring, though the elevated violent crime rate warrants attention.

North Somerset’s crime rate in February 2025 (6.2 per 1,000) marked a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, indicating a short-term downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 49 crimes per day, a figure that may appear high but is contextualized by the local population of 224,578. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average in several categories. This statistic helps residents gauge their personal risk, though it does not account for variations in local policing or reporting practices. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while North Somerset’s overall crime rate is below the UK average, specific categories like public order offences and violence and sexual offences exceed UK norms by 36% and 15% respectively. This contrast highlights the area’s unique challenges and the need for targeted interventions in violent crime prevention, despite the broader positive trend in aggregate crime rates.