Weston-super-Mare Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Weston-super-Mare's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 31.8% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure marks a significant divergence from national trends, with violent crimes — including sexual offences and assault — accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and public order offences (11.6%) also contributed to the total, both far exceeding UK averages. The data aligns with the area's coastal identity, where the influx of summer tourists may have amplified tensions in public spaces. For instance, the 4.1 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, 40% above the UK average, could be linked to the town's status as a popular seaside destination. Meanwhile, shoplifting — at 1.1 per 1,000 — surged to 104% above the UK average, reflecting increased foot traffic in retail zones during the early summer months. The seasonal context of June, with its long daylight hours and the beginning of the tourism season, likely contributes to these patterns, though the exact relationship between tourism and crime remains complex. The town's crime profile, dominated by violent and disorderly incidents, contrasts with lower rates of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000), both of which are below UK averages. This suggests that while the area faces challenges in managing public order, its property crime rates are comparatively stable, due to its compact urban layout and police presence.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2023 was an 118.8% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 16 to 35 incidents. This surge may partly explain the overall 18.2% rise in the area's crime rate compared to May. Concurrently, shoplifting and burglary both increased significantly — shoplifting rose 31.4% to 92 cases, while burglary climbed 52.6% to 29 incidents. These trends contrast with declines in bicycle theft (-50.0%) and theft from the person (-33.3%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The town's violent crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 (36.1% of all crimes) is 40% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (2.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.3 per 1,000) are 42% and 94% above national levels respectively. This imbalance between violent and property crimes may reflect the area's coastal character, where public spaces and nightlife contribute to higher rates of disorder and aggression.

Weston-super-Mare's crime rate in June 2023 rose 18.2% from the previous month, climbing to 11.2 per 1,000 residents — the highest monthly rate since March 2023. This translates to approximately 33 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while localised, underscores the intensity of activity in a coastal town with a significant tourism sector. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 89 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 87,022. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the comparison here focuses on the area's own trajectory: the previous month's rate of 9.5 per 1,000 suggests a seasonal acceleration in crime, possibly tied to the start of the summer tourist season. The daily crime count, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, illustrates the concentrated nature of crime in a town with a mix of residential and commercial zones.