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 2nd of 17 North Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 163% above the middle North Somerset 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 North Somerset
| Type | Weston-super-Mare per 1,000 | Middle North Somerset area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 66.2 | 24.7 | ▲ 7% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 2.4 | ▼ 16% |
| Vehicle crime | 4.7 | 2.2 | ▲ 51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24.9 | 8 | ▲ 14% |
| Theft and robbery | 12.3 | 4.7 | ▼ 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 2 of 17 North Somerset 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).