Locking Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Locking's September 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents stands 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking one of the area's lowest rates in recent months. This stark deviation from national trends is most striking in the violent crime category, where violence and sexual offences surged by 120% compared to August, reaching 11 incidents—2.1 per 1,000 residents. This rate, though 19% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with the sharp rise in shoplifting, which climbed 300% to 4 incidents, a rate 31% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September—marked by the back-to-school period and the transition to shorter evenings—likely influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic in retail areas potentially driving shoplifting while also creating environments where violent incidents may escalate. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 60% to 2 incidents, aligning with the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, though other theft dropped 75% to 1 incident, a rate 60% below the UK average. The overall crime profile suggests a built-up area within North Somerset where community infrastructure and local policing efforts may contribute to lower rates, though the unexpected rise in violent crime warrants closer examination of local factors such as transient populations or seasonal social dynamics.

September 2025 witnessed a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, outpaces the UK average by 31%, highlighting a local anomaly. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 120%, jumping from 5 to 11 cases—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, where Locking's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 19% below. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 60%, aligning with the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, yet other theft fell 75% to 1 incident, a rate 60% below the UK average. These shifts reflect seasonal dynamics, with the back-to-school period potentially influencing both retail crime and public order incidents. Residents may find the 31% above UK average for shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting targeted local factors such as retail density or enforcement practices.

Locking's September 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.6% increase from August's 4.2 per 1,000. This monthly shift, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall 41.9% deficit compared to the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averages 1 incident per day over 30 days, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for every 230 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided here. The population context reveals that Locking's 5,299 residents experienced 23 crimes, equivalent to a 0.43% incidence rate. This low frequency aligns with the area's built-up character within North Somerset, where infrastructure and community density may contribute to lower crime rates. The comparison underscores that while Locking's crime rate has risen slightly, it remains significantly below national benchmarks, suggesting a resilient local environment despite seasonal fluctuations.