Portishead Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Portishead, 5.1 crimes were recorded in November 2025 — a rate 30.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly four crimes across the built-up area, with one reported incident occurring for every 196 residents over the course of the month. The crime profile shows a clear distinction from the national picture: violence and sexual offences (46 incidents, 35.4% of total) remain the most common category, but Portishead’s violent crime rate is 30% below the UK average. Property crimes (40 incidents) and public order offences (21 incidents) follow, though the latter category saw a sharp 75% increase from October. Seasonal factors likely play a role in November’s crime trends, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping potentially influencing patterns. The area’s relatively low overall crime rate may reflect its character as a coastal commuter town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where community engagement and local policing could contribute to a safer environment. However, the rise in public order incidents suggests that transient activity or seasonal events may have temporarily disrupted usual patterns. The balance between violent and property crime also highlights the need for targeted measures, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during evenings when darkness increases.

November saw a 75% increase in public order offences, rising from 12 to 21 incidents — a shift that may reflect heightened transient activity or the impact of Bonfire Night events. Shoplifting also increased by 20%, climbing from 15 to 18 incidents, possibly linked to Black Friday shopping activity. In contrast, vehicle crime plummeted by 83.3%, with only one incident reported compared to six in October, suggesting improved security measures or reduced exposure during colder evenings. The violent crime rate in Portishead (1.8 per 1,000) remains 30% below the UK average, but public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) are 70% higher than the national rate, indicating a localised challenge in managing disruptive behaviour. Drug-related offences fell by 75%, and other crime categories such as burglary and possession of weapons were 67% and 100% below UK averages respectively, pointing to effective policing or a lower prevalence of these issues in the area. For residents, the sharp rise in public order incidents serves as a reminder to remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly during evenings and events.

Portishead’s crime rate in November 2025 (5.1 per 1,000) marked a 25.8% decline from October’s 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction translates to a daily average of four crimes across the built-up area, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the abstract rate per 1,000 people. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 196 residents — a statistic that contextualises the risk in relatable terms, showing that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected. The area’s population of 25,417 also means that even modest changes in crime rates can have significant local impacts, as seen in the sharp 75% rise in public order offences. When compared to the UK average, Portishead’s overall rate remains lower, but the disparity in specific categories — such as public order offences being 70% higher than the national average — underscores the need for targeted interventions. This contrast highlights how local factors, such as the presence of retail areas or transient populations, can shape crime patterns differently from the broader UK context.