North Somerset Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 224,578, North Somerset saw 1,760 crimes reported in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 1.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a marginal but statistically significant difference. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all incidents (733 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.1%, 230 cases) and public order offences (9.2%, 162 cases). This pattern suggests a concentration of incidents in areas with higher foot traffic or social interaction, such as town centres or public transport hubs. Seasonal factors may partly explain these figures, as October sees shorter days and the Halloween period, which historically correlates with increased alcohol-related incidents and public disorder. The high rate of violence and sexual offences is 24% above the UK average for this category, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains below the UK average by 21%, a trend that may reflect effective community policing efforts or lower population density in certain areas. The overall crime rate, while slightly elevated, remains within a range consistent with other similar-sized local authority districts in the South West of England.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+200%) and bicycle theft (+116.7%), with the latter rising from six to 13 incidents. These jumps may be linked to Halloween-related activity or changes in local security measures. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 8% (from 176 to 162), a shift that could reflect improved enforcement or seasonal changes in public behaviour. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences (3.3 per 1,000) is 24% above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a disparity that may be influenced by the presence of multiple schools and universities in the region, which can contribute to higher rates of alcohol-fuelled incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains 21% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000 vs 1.0 per 1,000), suggesting that local initiatives targeting nuisance behaviour may be effective. Shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) is 37% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a figure that could be attributed to the presence of retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key commercial areas. These variations highlight the importance of tailored strategies to address specific crime trends in different parts of the district.

The crime rate in October 2025 (7.8 per 1,000) marks a 6.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000, a rise that may reflect the transition from summer to autumn, with darker evenings potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, North Somerset experienced approximately 57 crimes per day in October, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the mid-range compared to other local authority districts of similar size. This statistic is particularly useful for residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that violent crimes, which make up 41.7% of the total, are concentrated compared to the UK average. This suggests that local factors—such as the density of social venues or the presence of educational institutions—may play a role in shaping the crime profile. While the overall rate is only marginally higher than the UK average, the specific distribution of crime types indicates a need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime is more prevalent.