Weston-super-Mare Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weston-super-Mare’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.8% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This disparity, while consistent with previous months, raises questions about the area’s unique characteristics compared to national trends. As a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, Weston-super-Mare’s crime profile reflects both local dynamics and broader patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44% of all reported incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour and public order offences. These figures align with the area’s seasonal context: February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to increased indoor gatherings and associated public order issues. The sharp contrast between violent crimes (68% above UK average) and property crimes (which remain relatively moderate) suggests that social factors—such as the town’s transient population or the pressures of a tourist economy—play a significant role. While shoplifting and other property crimes showed a modest decline, the 800% spike in bicycle theft highlights the need for targeted measures, possibly tied to increased cycling during colder months or vulnerabilities in local security. The data also reveals that other theft and vehicle crime are below the UK average, indicating that certain areas of the town may have effective crime prevention strategies. However, the persistent gap above the national rate underscores the importance of ongoing analysis and community-focused interventions to address the root causes of local crime trends.

February 2024 saw a striking 800% increase in bicycle theft, jumping from one reported case in January to nine in February. This surge, though small in absolute terms, reflects a sharp shift in criminal activity that may relate to seasonal patterns or localized factors. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 36%, reaching 102 incidents—a significant jump that suggests heightened tensions or disruptions in public spaces. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 21.5%, declining from 79 to 62 cases, possibly due to reduced foot traffic during the winter lull. Violent crimes, which accounted for 44% of total incidents, remain 68% above the UK average at 4.2 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s unique challenges compared to national trends. For residents, the daily crime count of 28 provides a concrete measure of local safety, while the 33.8% gap above the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions.

Weston-super-Mare’s crime rate in February 2024 remained stable compared to January, falling by just 1.3% to 9.5 per 1,000 residents. This minor shift suggests no significant short-term volatility in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 28 crimes per day, a figure that offers residents a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, placing the area’s monthly exposure in context. While the rate is slightly lower than the previous month, it remains 33.8% above the UK average, a persistent gap that underscores the need for ongoing local analysis. The population context further highlights that, despite the rate being higher than the national average, the absolute number of crimes is influenced by the area’s size and demographic profile. This comparison provides a benchmark for understanding how local trends align with broader national patterns.