Nailsea Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Nailsea maintain a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, 58.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects the area's character as a built-up community with limited industrial or commercial activity, which may contribute to its consistently low crime rates. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (18 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by other theft (9, 16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8, 14.8%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: the dark evenings of November, combined with events like Bonfire Night, may have contributed to the relatively high proportion of violent crimes compared to other months. Conversely, property-related crimes were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting (7.4%) and vehicle crime (5.6%) both significantly below national rates. This suggests that the area's residential nature, with fewer commercial zones, may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The overall crime rate remained stable compared to October, indicating no immediate spikes in criminal activity. However, the seasonal context — including the approach of Christmas and the associated retail activity — may influence future trends, particularly in theft and public order offences.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was the 800% increase in other theft, rising from one incident in October to nine in November. This jump may be linked to seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping, which typically sees spikes in retail-related crimes. While violent crimes accounted for 33.3% of total incidents, property crimes (23) and violent crimes (18) were nearly evenly split, a balance not seen in the UK, where violent crimes are 61% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.8% of total crimes, was 52% below the UK rate, suggesting the area's community dynamics may contribute to lower levels of disorder. The sharp rise in vehicle crime (+100%) and robbery (+100%) from zero to three and one respectively highlights the need for vigilance during the darker evenings of November, a pattern consistent with seasonal trends in areas with limited street lighting.

Nailsea's crime rate in November 2023 remained stable at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity over the past month. Daily crime statistics show approximately two incidents reported each day in the area, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of the community and its relatively low overall crime rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 321 residents over the course of the month. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, though direct comparisons are not available for daily or monthly exposure figures. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Nailsea's residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, with the rate remaining stable across consecutive months. This stability may reflect the area's character as a well-maintained, low-density built-up area with limited industrial or commercial activity that could drive higher crime rates.