Portishead Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category in Portishead’s crime profile, contributing 33.6% of all reported crimes in June 2025. With a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents—29.6% below the UK average of 8.1—Portishead continues to outperform national trends. The area’s lower-than-average rates for violent crimes (1.9 per 1,000, 34% below UK average) and property crimes (45 total) suggest a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and environmental factors. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the onset of summer tourism, may influence crime patterns: while violent incidents decreased by 32.9% from the previous month, this could reflect increased public presence in outdoor spaces or improved lighting in key areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, also lags the UK average, linked to Portishead’s character as a relatively quiet built-up area with limited nightlife. However, the rise in bicycle theft (up 100% from zero to two incidents) may indicate growing cycling infrastructure or increased commuter activity during the summer months. These dynamics highlight how local geography, seasonal rhythms, and community initiatives interact to shape crime outcomes without direct causal claims.

June 2025 saw a 32.9% drop in violence and sexual offences, from 73 to 49 incidents, marking the sharpest decline among all categories. This reduction aligns with the start of summer, when extended daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces may deter criminal activity. Conversely, bicycle theft surged by 100%, jumping from zero to two incidents, potentially reflecting the growth of cycling as a transport mode or the introduction of new bike-sharing schemes. Other theft also rose significantly, increasing by 66.7% (9 to 15 cases), which could be linked to heightened retail activity during the pre-Christmas shopping season or increased opportunities in high-footfall areas. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 50%, from six to three incidents, due to improved home security measures or fewer vacant properties during the summer. Portishead’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 34% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) is 15% below the national figure, suggesting a consistently lower prevalence of disorder compared to other areas. These shifts underscore how specific local factors—such as tourism patterns, infrastructure changes, and policing efforts—can influence crime trends in distinct ways.

Portishead’s crime rate in June 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) represents a 14.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.7, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly five crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, remains relevant for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 174 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Portishead’s overall crime rate is 29.6% below the national figure, with particularly stark disparities in categories like burglary (64% below UK average) and criminal damage (31% below). These differences may be attributed to Portishead’s smaller population, lower density, and limited industrial activity compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the absolute number of crimes (146), the per-capita rate remains well within safe thresholds, reinforcing the area’s status as a low-crime community. While specific interventions, the consistent underperformance relative to the UK average suggests a combination of geographic factors, community cohesion, and targeted policing strategies may contribute to the area’s crime profile.