Locking Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Locking's overall crime rate for November 2025 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance, while not exceptional, highlights a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed closely by criminal damage and arson (14.7%) and public order offences (14.7%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and property-related crimes dominate the local crime profile. The seasonal context of November—marked by events such as Bonfire Night and the start of the Christmas shopping season—may have contributed to the rise in public order and criminal damage offences. Locking's built-up character within North Somerset, a region known for its mix of rural and urban landscapes, likely influences these patterns. The area's compact nature, with a population of 5,299, may amplify the impact of individual incidents while also enabling more effective community policing. However, the significant increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (70% above) raises questions about the specific vulnerabilities of the area during this time of year. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (25% below UK average) could reflect the influence of local initiatives or the tight-knit community structure, which might discourage such behaviour. As the month progresses into December, the continued influence of seasonal events may further shape crime trends, making it crucial to monitor these patterns closely.

November 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson rose by 400%, jumping from one incident to five, while public order offences surged by 150%, increasing from two to five. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from two to four incidents. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which often sees increased vandalism, or the timing of Black Friday, which could contribute to public disorder in retail areas. Violent crimes, though not the most frequent category, remain a concern: violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.2% of all reported crimes, slightly above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 25% below the UK rate, reflecting the area's compact nature, where community engagement might mitigate such incidents. A resident might find the 1-in-156 monthly exposure figure particularly useful for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their local environment.

Locking's crime rate in November 2025 rose sharply compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.2 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents—a 100% surge. This shift highlights the volatility of local crime patterns, particularly in the context of seasonal events. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents over the month. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 156 residents over November, a metric that contextualises the exposure of local residents to crime. Locking's overall rate remains 12.3% below the UK average, suggesting that while the area is experiencing a spike in certain categories, it still performs relatively better than the national picture. This contrast may be attributed to the area's smaller, more tightly knit community structure, which could foster quicker responses to emerging issues or greater community cohesion in preventing certain types of crime.