Weston-super-Mare Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weston-super-Mare's crime rate in November 2025 reached 11.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.1% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects a concerning trend in local crime patterns, with violent and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.6%) and public order offences (10.9%). These figures are particularly alarming given the seasonal context of November, which includes the high-profile events of Bonfire Night and the commercial rush of Black Friday shopping. The combination of extended evenings, increased foot traffic in retail areas, and the potential for alcohol-fuelled gatherings may have contributed to the elevated levels of violent and public order crimes. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Weston-super-Mare's rate of 4.8 per 1,000 is 87% higher, highlighting a significant local challenge. The town's coastal location and year-round tourism may also play a role, as transient populations and the clustering of nightlife in specific areas could exacerbate certain crime types. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions during high-risk periods, though the exact drivers of these trends remain to be fully understood.

November 2025 saw a 250% increase in reported possession of weapons, jumping from four to 14 cases. This sharp rise is among the most striking figures. Shoplifting also surged by 61.9%, rising from 42 to 68 incidents, likely linked to the Black Friday shopping period. This spike aligns with the seasonal pattern of retail crime, as the town's high street and coastal tourist attractions draw larger crowds during the holiday season. Meanwhile, public order offences were 155% above the UK average, with 105 incidents reported. This category includes disturbances in public spaces, which may be amplified by the overlap of Bonfire Night celebrations and the start of the festive season. Vehicle crime and burglary both declined, with vehicle crime down 46.5% and burglary falling 57.1%. These decreases could reflect improved community policing efforts or the seasonal reduction in daylight hours, which may deter certain types of crime. Residents should be particularly vigilant around late-night events and crowded shopping areas, where the combination of alcohol consumption and transient populations appears to be driving spikes in violent and public order crimes.

The crime rate in November 2025 (11.1 per 1,000) was a 3.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend in overall crime. However, this reduction is overshadowed by the stark contrast to the UK average, which remains significantly lower at 7.3 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count in November averaged 32 incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 90 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the frequency of crime in a community of 87,022 residents, with the potential for repeated encounters with criminal activity. While the decline from October is a positive sign, the persistence of violent and public order crimes at levels far exceeding national averages suggests that local challenges remain unaddressed. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, particularly in areas with concentrated retail or entertainment hubs. This context is critical for residents considering their safety and for local authorities planning resource allocation, as the data highlights both progress and ongoing vulnerabilities in the town's crime profile.