Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Weston Town Centre Safe?

Crime statistics for Weston Town Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 3,395 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,395 Crimes (last 12 months)
22.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑0.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 3,395 total crimes recorded in Weston Town Centre

Violent Crime
1,309 38.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
513 15.1%
Public Order
365 10.8%
Shoplifting
365 10.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
229 6.7%
Other Theft
211 6.2%
Burglary
81 2.4%
Vehicle Crime
74 2.2%
Drugs
71 2.1%
Robbery
59 1.7%
Other Crime
48 1.4%
Bicycle Theft
29 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
29 0.9%
Theft from Person
12 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Weston Town Centre — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weston Town Centre safe?

Weston Town Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,395 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Weston Town Centre are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Weston Town Centre in the last 12 months?

3,395 crimes were recorded in Weston Town Centre in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,391 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,309 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Weston Town Centre?

The most common crime in Weston Town Centre is Violent Crime, with 1,309 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Weston Town Centre increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Weston Town Centre is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0.1% — from 3,391 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,395 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Weston Town Centre?

Weston Town Centre has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Weston Town Centre compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Weston Town Centre has a safety score of 7/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 16/100. Weston Town Centre is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Weston Town Centre?

22.3% of crimes recorded in Weston Town Centre resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Weston Town Centre?

1,309 violent crimes were recorded in Weston Town Centre in the last 12 months — representing 38.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 513 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Weston Town Centre last updated?

The crime data for Weston Town Centre was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Weston Town Centre with other areas?

You can compare Weston Town Centre with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.