Crime in Locking
Locking had 81 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 17 North Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% above the middle North Somerset area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.
BS24, North Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Locking
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Locking. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 38 | 47% |
| anti-social behaviour | 23 | 28% |
| criminal damage | 4 | 5% |
| public order | 4 | 5% |
| weapons | 3 | 4% |
| theft | 2 | 2% |
| shoplifting | 2 | 2% |
| vehicle crime | 2 | 2% |
Locking against North Somerset
| Type | Locking per 1,000 | Middle North Somerset area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 30.7 | 24.7 | ▼ 5% |
| Burglary | 0.8 | 2.4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 1.6 | 2.2 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18.6 | 8 | ▲ 77% |
| Theft and robbery | 2.4 | 4.7 | ▼ 70% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Banwell | 219.6 | ▲ 4% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 156.1 | ▲ 5% |
| Kewstoke | 90.3 | ▼ 12% |
| Locking | 65.4 | ▼ 11% |
| Worle | 60.2 | ▼ 2% |
| Winscombe | 37.4 | ▼ 9% |
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Questions people ask
Is Locking a safe area?
Locking had about 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 17 North Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Locking?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage (4).