Locking Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a slight upward shift in Locking's crime profile, with the overall rate rising to 1.3 per 1,000 residents — still 84.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. The built-up area within North Somerset experienced a unique distribution of crime types, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 42.9% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.3%), and public order offences (14.3%). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of June, the start of summer, which often sees increased social activity in built-up areas. The low crime rate is consistent with Locking's character as a relatively quiet, low-density built-up area within North Somerset, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may naturally suppress crime. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour from zero to three incidents suggests potential pressures linked to the summer season, such as increased foot traffic or youth activity. The area's violent crime rate remains exceptionally low at 0.2 per 1,000, 93% below the UK average, reflecting a broader safety profile that contrasts with the national trend. These figures underscore the importance of maintaining local initiatives that support community engagement and early intervention in addressing anti-social behaviour as summer progresses.

June 2023 saw significant month-on-month increases in three key categories: anti-social behaviour (100% rise to 3 incidents), public order (100% rise to 1 incident), and drugs (100% rise to 1 incident). These jumps, though from very low bases, indicate emerging patterns worth monitoring, particularly as anti-social behaviour now accounts for 42.9% of all crimes reported. Anti-social behaviour in Locking remains 59% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may be mitigating its impact. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell 80% from 5 to 1 incident, a drop consistent with seasonal trends in built-up areas where summer activities may disperse populations. Residents should remain vigilant about anti-social behaviour, which now dominates the crime profile despite the area's overall safety.

Locking's crime rate in June 2023 rose 16.8% from 1.1 to 1.3 per 1,000 residents compared to May, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining 84.7% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, highlighting the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,299, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 757 residents — a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in Locking relative to the UK. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the increase from May suggests potential shifts in local patterns, such as seasonal factors linked to the start of summer. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face significantly lower risks than the national average, though the small absolute numbers mean even minor changes can appear proportionally large.