Locking Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a continuation of Locking’s trend toward lower crime rates, with the area recording 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—a figure 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within North Somerset, likely characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 58.8% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, each contributing 11.8% of the total. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween activities, may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violent crimes, while still the most common category, showed a slight decline compared to previous months, potentially reflecting community efforts or seasonal factors. Property crimes, at 3 incidents, remained a smaller proportion of the total, consistent with Locking’s likely lower retail density compared to larger urban centres. The data suggests a relatively stable, low-crime environment, though the spike in public order offences highlights areas requiring further attention.

Month-on-month analysis reveals a 26.0% decrease in the overall crime rate, falling from 4.3 per 1,000 in September to 3.2 per 1,000 in October. This decline was most pronounced in violent crimes, which fell by 9.1% (from 11 to 10 incidents), despite remaining the most prevalent category. However, public order offences saw a stark 100% increase, rising from one to two incidents—a shift that may reflect heightened enforcement or seasonal activities like Halloween. Other theft also doubled, suggesting potential gaps in security measures for personal property. Locking’s performance against UK averages is striking: violent crimes are 29% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 68% lower than the UK average. These figures underscore the area’s relative safety, though the rise in public order offences indicates a need for targeted interventions. Residents might find the 1-in-312 monthly exposure rate (one crime per 312 residents) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk levels.

Compared to September 2025, Locking’s crime rate dropped by 26.0%, reflecting a sustained decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction translates to roughly one reported crime per day in October—a local figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 5,299 residents, means one crime occurred for every 312 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, it also highlights the area’s unique position: Locking’s crime profile is shaped by its built-up nature within North Somerset, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The daily crime context reveals a manageable burden for local services, with no single category overwhelming police resources. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the data illustrates that residents in Locking face far fewer crime-related risks than the national average, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up environment despite the modest rise in public order offences.