Portishead Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Portishead's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes that offers insight into the area's social and economic dynamics. With a total crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—33.8% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 40.8% of all reported crimes, a figure that, while high within the local context, remains 18% below the UK average. This suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts are present but managed through local support systems or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour follows with 14.6% of total crimes, a category that is 34% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the influence of seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday period reducing public gatherings. The third most common crime, shoplifting, accounts for 12.3% of cases, though it is 10% below the UK average—possibly indicating effective retail security measures or a smaller retail footprint compared to other areas. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter festivities and milder spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity and associated crime patterns. This balance of crime types, combined with the area's lower-than-average rates across multiple categories, highlights Portishead's unique position as a relatively safe built-up area within North Somerset, where local characteristics such as its coastal location and commuter demographics may play a role in shaping crime trends.

April 2024 saw a notable 100% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 8 to 16 incidents. This surge, while significant, still places Portishead 10% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local retail environments may have implemented effective deterrents. Bicycle theft also doubled from zero to one incident, an anomaly that could be attributed to seasonal shifts in cycling activity during spring. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 36.7% compared to March, with the category now 34% below the UK average—a trend that may reflect the impact of Easter holidays reducing public gatherings. The balance of crime types reveals a 40.8% share of violent crimes, which, though higher than property crimes, remains 18% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This mix suggests a community where interpersonal tensions are managed more effectively than in comparable areas, despite the presence of a substantial proportion of violent incidents.

Portishead's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar areas, where spring weather and Easter holidays may temporarily reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 25,417, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 196 residents, underscoring the area's consistent safety profile. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of risk relative to the community size, reinforcing the notion that Portishead remains a low-crime environment despite the fluctuations in specific categories. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining this level of safety.