Crime in Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare had 2,174 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.
BS22, North Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Weston-super-Mare
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Weston-super-Mare. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 922 | 42% |
| anti-social behaviour | 347 | 16% |
| shoplifting | 209 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 159 | 7% |
| public order | 154 | 7% |
| theft | 115 | 5% |
| vehicle crime | 65 | 3% |
| burglary | 52 | 2% |
Weston-super-Mare against Bristol
| Type | Weston-super-Mare per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 66.2 | 32.4 | ▲ 7% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 4 | ▼ 16% |
| Vehicle crime | 4.7 | 5.7 | ▲ 51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24.9 | 13.1 | ▲ 14% |
| Theft and robbery | 12.3 | 7.9 | ▼ 9% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Weston-super-Mare a safe area?
Weston-super-Mare had about 156.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Weston-super-Mare?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (922), followed by anti-social behaviour (347) and shoplifting (209).