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Crime in BS23 1JU

How much crime is recorded in BS23 1JU, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Weston Hillside
Council
North Somerset
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,645 (2024)
Crime

How safe is BS23 1JU

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 136.4 offences per 1,000 people a year in the BS23 1JU area, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 10 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
10/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Higher than most neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
136.4
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
260
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

BS23 1JUNational
Violence and sexual offences121.023.6
Anti-social behaviour38.510.7
Public order33.04.6
Criminal damage and arson16.74.7
Other theft13.74.5
Burglary13.59.1
Drugs9.32.4
Shoplifting7.68.4
Robbery5.01.4
Possession of weapons3.30.9
Vehicle crime2.83.5
Other crime2.01.5
Bicycle theft1.91.0
Theft from the person1.02.1
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has risen 26% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
50
100
150
2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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