Crime in Nailsea
Nailsea had 278 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 82nd of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.
BS48, North Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nailsea
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nailsea. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 103 | 37% |
| anti-social behaviour | 49 | 18% |
| shoplifting | 29 | 10% |
| theft | 22 | 8% |
| burglary | 19 | 7% |
| criminal damage | 18 | 6% |
| public order | 13 | 5% |
| vehicle crime | 10 | 4% |
Nailsea against Bristol
| Type | Nailsea per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 22 | 32.4 | ▲ 24% |
| Burglary | 4.1 | 4 | ▲ 73% |
| Vehicle crime | 2.1 | 5.7 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10.5 | 13.1 | ▼ 39% |
| Theft and robbery | 6 | 7.9 | ▲ 17% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Portishead | 67.1 | ▼ 27% |
| Nailsea | 59.4 | ▼ 6% |
| Clevedon | 55.3 | ▼ 12% |
| Yatton | 45.5 | ▼ 13% |
| Backwell | 40.7 | ▲ 45% |
| Failand | 13.3 | – |
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Questions people ask
Is Nailsea a safe area?
Nailsea had about 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 82 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Nailsea?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (103), followed by anti-social behaviour (49) and shoplifting (29).