An iconic seaside destination on Somerset’s northern coast, Weston has cultivated a reputation for seaside getaways, and to this day represents a stalwart choice for UK holidaymakers and day-trippers alike. It’s unfortunate, then, that the town has a pressing issue with crime, with 91.6 crimes happening per 1000 residents.
The town’s main problems lie in violent crime (3823 offences) and antisocial behaviour (1631 offences), but there’s also a clear and present issue with drug crime (161 offences), which is more than 80% higher than the county’s average.