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North Somerset crime rate

Overview of North Somerset crime rate

Crime levels in North Somerset are considered medium.

With a ranking of 14th among 25 neighbouring boroughs in crime rate, North Somerset reported 17,488 incidents in 2023 for a population of 216,728. This leads to a crime rate of 80.69 per 1,000 residents, showing a 6.55% increase from the previous year.

The most prevalent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (38.2%), Anti-social behaviour (16.1%), and Public order (10.0%), with the least common being Robbery (0.7%), Possession of weapons (0.7%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).

Of the 35 wards, the highest crime rates are noted in Weston-super-Mare Central (355.2), Weston-super-Mare South (192.2), and Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle (139.9), while the safest wards are Clevedon Yeo (35.2), Nailsea Youngwood (27.1), and Nailsea Golden Valley (21.1).

Examining postcode districts, BS1 (591.7), BS23 (197.4), and BS13 (151.2) feature the highest crime rates, whereas BS26 (47.0), BS25 (37.7), and BS28 (26.4) are the safest.

In North Somerset, there was an increase in Shoplifting by 2.69% and Violence and sexual offences by 2.93% in 2021, and again by 2.1% in 2023. On the other hand, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 4.35% in 2021, Other theft by 1.79%, and Shoplifting by 1.66% in 2020.

North Somerset crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17488 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6681 (38.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2823 (16.1)%
  • Public order – 1746 (10.0)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1506 (8.6)%
  • Shoplifting – 1358 (7.8)%
  • Other theft – 1069 (6.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 804 (4.6)%
  • Burglary – 573 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 246 (1.4)%
  • Drugs – 205 (1.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 193 (1.1)%
  • Robbery – 119 (0.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 117 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 48 (0.3)%

How does North Somerset compare against nearby areas ?

North Somerset ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North Somerset

There are 17 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Somerset. Highest crime rates in BS1, BS23, BS13 .

  • BS1 – 591.7
  • BS23 – 197.4
  • BS13 – 151.2
  • BS3 – 113.5
  • BS48 – 97.2
  • BS49 – 92.5
  • BS8 – 89.2
  • BS41 – 88.2
  • BS29 – 83.8
  • BS40 – 76.6
  • BS22 – 71.5
  • BS24 – 70.0
  • BS20 – 60.3
  • BS21 – 47.9
  • BS26 – 47.0
  • BS25 – 37.7
  • BS28 – 26.4

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North Devon crime rate

Overview of North Devon crime rate

North Devon enjoys a low crime rating,

ranking 23rd among 25 local districts for crime rates. Remarkably, in 2023, only 29 crimes were reported across a population of 98,611, resulting in a minuscule crime rate of 0.29 per 1,000 residents. This represents a staggering decrease of 99.48% compared to the previous year.

The predominant crime types in North Devon include Violence and sexual offences (44.8%), Bicycle theft and Public order (each at 17.2%), with the least common being Other theft (10.3%), Other crime (6.9%), and Anti-social behaviour (3.4%).

Of its 11 wards, those experiencing the highest crime rates are Roundswell (2.5), Chittlehampton (0.9), and Bickington (0.6), whereas the safest are Barnstaple with Westacott (0.3), Braunton East (0.2), and Barnstaple with Pilton (0.2).

In terms of postcode districts, the highest crime rates are seen in TA22 (67.3), EX16 (4.9), and EX31 (0.6), with the safest being EX34 (0.2), EX32 (0.1), and EX39 (0.1).

In North Devon, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 3.39% in 2020 and Violence and sexual offences by 1.53% in 2021. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 2.49% in 2021, 4.94% in 2022, and 12.79% in 2023, Criminal damage and arson by 2.14% in 2020, Other theft by 2.74% in 2023, Public order by 3.42% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 2.14% in 2022 and significantly by 20.49% in 2023.

North Devon crime incidents by crime type

A total of 29 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 13 (44.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 5 (17.2)%
  • Public order – 5 (17.2)%
  • Other theft – 3 (10.3)%
  • Other crime – 2 (6.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1 (3.4)%

How does North Devon compare against nearby areas ?

North Devon ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in North Devon wards

There are 11 wards within North Devon. Roundswell, Chittlehampton, Bickington has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North Devon

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Devon. Highest crime rates in TA22, EX16, EX31 .

  • TA22 – 67.3
  • EX16 – 4.9
  • EX31 – 0.6
  • EX37 – 0.5
  • EX33 – 0.3
  • EX18 – 0.3
  • EX17 – 0.3
  • EX34 – 0.2
  • EX32 – 0.1
  • EX39 – 0.1

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Amber Valley crime rate

Overview of Amber Valley crime rate

Amber Valley holds a medium crime rating, positioned 11th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rates. The area reported 12,318 incidents in 2023, with a population census indicating 126,206 residents. This translates to a crime rate of 97.6 per 1,000 people, marking a 4.36% increase from the previous year.

Amber Valley’s prevalent crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (37.0%), Anti-social behaviour (20.6%), and Public order (10.3%), with the rarest incidents being Theft from the person (0.4%), Robbery (0.4%), and Bicycle theft (0.3%).

The borough comprises 23 wards, with Heanor West (197.8), Ripley (186.1), and Alfreton (162.4) reporting the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards are Crich (46.7), Belper North (40.2), and Alport (33.7).

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Amber Valley has experienced increases in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences, particularly in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences continuing to rise into 2022. On the other hand, there has been a notable decrease in Anti-social behaviour rates from 2021 to 2023, alongside reductions in Other theft, Shoplifting, and Vehicle crime in 2020.

Amber Valley crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12318 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4557 (37.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2534 (20.6)%
  • Public order – 1270 (10.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1072 (8.7)%
  • Other theft – 701 (5.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 576 (4.7)%
  • Vehicle crime – 506 (4.1)%
  • Burglary – 376 (3.1)%
  • Drugs – 260 (2.1)%
  • Other crime – 219 (1.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 115 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 50 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 44 (0.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 38 (0.3)%

How does Amber Valley compare against nearby areas ?

Amber Valley ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Amber Valley wards

There are 23 wards within Amber Valley. Heanor West, Ripley, Alfreton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Amber Valley

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Amber Valley. Highest crime rates in DE75, DE22, DE21 .

  • DE75 – 234.6
  • DE22 – 218.5
  • DE21 – 213.9
  • DE55 – 129.0
  • DE56 – 102.9
  • NG16 – 81.6
  • DE7 – 75.4
  • DE4 – 68.9
  • S11 – 59.2
  • DE5 – 55.6
  • DE6 – 37.6
  • DE3 – 17.3

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Plymouth crime rate

Overview of Plymouth crime rate

Plymouth boasts a low crime rating,

ranking 20th among 25 neighboring districts in terms of crime rates. Throughout 2023, a total of 103 incidents were recorded. With a population of 264,695, the crime rate stands at 0.39 per 1,000 people, indicating a substantial decrease of 99.53% from the previous year.

The prevalent crime categories in Plymouth include Violence and sexual offences (29.1%), Other theft (19.4%), and Public order (15.5%), with less frequent incidents of Bicycle theft (2.9%), Shoplifting (1.0%), Burglary (1.0%).

Plymouth is divided into 14 wards. The wards experiencing higher crime rates include Stoke (Plymouth) (6.0), Plympton St Mary (0.2), St Peter and the Waterfront (0.2). Conversely, the safest wards are Ham (0.1), Moor View (0.1), Efford and Lipson (0.1).

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In Plymouth, Anti-social behaviour increased by 3.11% in 2020 but then decreased by 6.54% in 2021 and 9.06% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences rose by 2.33% in 2021, but saw significant declines of 6.67% in 2022 and 33.44% in 2023. Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Drugs, Other crime, Other theft, Public order, and Vehicle crime all saw reductions in 2023, with rates dropping by 1.65%, 7.44%, 3.45%, 1.57%, 4.23%, 5.09%, and 2.00% respectively. Shoplifting decreased by 1.54% in 2020 and 3.24% in 2023.

Plymouth crime incidents by crime type

A total of 103 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 30 (29.1)%
  • Other theft – 20 (19.4)%
  • Public order – 16 (15.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 8 (7.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 6 (5.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 5 (4.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 5 (4.9)%
  • Drugs – 4 (3.9)%
  • Other crime – 4 (3.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 3 (2.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 1 (1.0)%
  • Burglary – 1 (1.0)%

How does Plymouth compare against nearby areas ?

Plymouth ranks 20th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Plymouth wards

There are 14 wards within Plymouth. Stoke (Plymouth), Plympton St Mary, St Peter and the Waterfront has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Plymouth

There are 8 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Plymouth. Highest crime rates in PL1, PL2, PL7 .

  • PL1 – 3.1
  • PL2 – 0.2
  • PL7 – 0.1
  • PL6 – 0.1
  • PL5 – 0.1
  • PL9 – 0.0
  • PL4 – 0.0
  • PL3 – 0.0

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Babergh crime rate

Overview of Babergh crime rate

Babergh, with a low crime rating, is ranked 23rd among 25 local administrative districts for its crime rate. In 2023, the area saw 4,886 reported crimes, against a population of 92,338. This results in a crime rate of 52.91 per 1,000 people, reflecting an 11.85% decrease from the previous year.

The most frequent crimes in Babergh include Violence and sexual offences (40.9%), Anti-social behaviour (15.9%), and Criminal damage and arson (8.8%), with the rarest being Theft from the person (0.6%), Bicycle theft (0.4%), and Robbery (0.2%).

Out of its 24 wards, those with the highest crime rates are Sudbury South East (163.0), Sudbury South West (134.2), and Sudbury North West (90.4), while the safest are Bures St Mary & Nayland (27.2), Brett Vale (18.7), and South East Cosford (17.7).

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In Babergh, there were increases in Anti-social behaviour and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences also rising in 2022. However, the area saw decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021, alongside reductions in Criminal damage and arson and Violence and sexual offences in the same year. A further decline in Violence and sexual offences was observed in 2023.

Babergh crime incidents by crime type

A total of 4886 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1997 (40.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 775 (15.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 428 (8.8)%
  • Public order – 407 (8.3)%
  • Other theft – 374 (7.7)%
  • Burglary – 218 (4.5)%
  • Shoplifting – 216 (4.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 160 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 109 (2.2)%
  • Drugs – 100 (2.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 43 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 30 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 20 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 9 (0.2)%

How does Babergh compare against nearby areas ?

Babergh ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Babergh wards

There are 24 wards within Babergh. Sudbury South East, Sudbury South West, Sudbury North West has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Babergh

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Babergh. Highest crime rates in IP1, IP2, CO3 .

  • IP1 – 131.3
  • IP2 – 113.4
  • CO3 – 76.0
  • CO10 – 63.1
  • IP8 – 57.8
  • IP14 – 49.8
  • CO7 – 46.1
  • CO11 – 42.3
  • CO8 – 41.5
  • CO6 – 40.9
  • IP7 – 39.6
  • IP9 – 37.4
  • IP30 – 37.0
  • IP29 – 27.2

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