Nailsea Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Nailsea's crime profile in February 2026 was defined by an outlier: anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35.4% of all crimes and stood at 1.3 per 1,000 residents—43% above the UK average. This category's dominance, despite the area's overall rate of 3.8 per 1,000 (40.6% below the UK average), suggests a unique local dynamic. Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 26.2% of total) and public order issues (8 incidents, 12.3%) formed the next most significant categories. The winter month context—low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, possibly linked to increased indoor gatherings or reduced visibility. Property crimes (16 incidents) and violent crimes (17 incidents) were relatively balanced, though shoplifting (5 incidents) and burglary (4 incidents) fell significantly below UK rates, consistent with Nailsea's character as a built-up area within North Somerset. Seasonal factors may have dampened retail-related crime, while the area's lower population density could explain the subdued burglary rates. These patterns underscore the need to consider both geographical and temporal influences when interpreting crime data.

Anti-social behaviour saw an extraordinary 360% month-on-month increase, rising from 5 to 23 incidents—a shift that dominated the crime profile. This surge, while not reflected in property crime (which remained stable), highlights a significant change in the nature of incidents. Violence and sexual offences fell by 26.1%, aligning with the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 but still contributing 26.2% of total crimes. Anti-social behaviour's rate of 1.3 per 1,000 in February was 43% above the UK average, a stark outlier. Other theft dropped 80% from 5 to 1 incident, though this may reflect temporary factors rather than long-term trends. Residents might find the daily crime count of 2 incidents per day particularly relevant, offering a tangible measure of local safety.

Nailsea's crime rate in February 2026 rose 10.3% from 3.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents compared to January. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall trend of remaining well below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 2 reported incidents per day in February—a figure that, while low, reflects the built-up area's characteristics. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 267 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many urban centres, aligning with Nailsea's status as a relatively low-crime town. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 10.3% rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates nearly half those of the national figure. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be effectively mitigating risks, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such links.