Portishead Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Portishead during April 2025 reveals a combination of persistent and emerging patterns, shaped by the area's character as a coastal built-up area within North Somerset. With a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—31.2% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a relatively low level of criminal activity. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.3% of all reported crimes, a share significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (20% below). This may be influenced by the town's compact layout and limited nightlife, which reduces opportunities for such incidents compared to larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.8%, with a rate 32% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or strong social cohesion. Public order offences, at 11.9%, were the only category slightly above the UK average, a minor discrepancy that could reflect the area's proximity to tourist attractions during the Easter period. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with spring weather and increased outdoor activity driving some public order incidents. The overall balance of crime types indicates a focus on addressing violence and anti-social behaviour while maintaining vigilance against emerging issues like 'other crime' and 'drugs', which saw sharp increases in April. This data underscores the importance of context-specific strategies that align with Portishead's unique socio-economic and geographical profile.

April 2025 revealed notable shifts in Portishead's crime mix, with violence and sexual offences declining by 20.9% compared to March. This reduction, from 67 to 53 incidents, may reflect the Easter holiday period, which typically sees lower levels of public activity in the area. Conversely, 'other crime' and 'drugs' both surged dramatically, with 'other crime' increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and 'drugs' rising by 100% (from 0 to 4). These spikes suggest a possible shift in criminal activity patterns, though the small sample sizes for these categories limit definitive conclusions. Meanwhile, public order offences remained slightly above the UK average, with 16 incidents recorded compared to the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000. Residents may find the 31.2% reduction in overall crime rate compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, indicating Portishead's continued position as a relatively safe area despite these fluctuations.

Portishead's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a stabilisation in local security measures or seasonal factors influencing crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent nature of certain offences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 188 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Portishead among the safer built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 25,417, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the spikes in specific categories like 'other crime' and 'drugs' warrant closer attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while overall crime remains below the UK average, targeted efforts may still be needed to address emerging trends in certain offence types.