Yapton Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Yapton’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 54.8% of all reported crimes. This category, which saw 23 incidents, rose sharply by 53.3% compared to May, despite an overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—28.2% below the UK average. The area’s built-up character, likely influenced by its proximity to natural attractions and the start of the summer season, appears to shape crime patterns. While violent offences surged, property crimes remained minimal (4 total), with anti-social behaviour (8 cases) and public order offences (4 cases) contributing to a crime mix that diverges from national trends. The UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Yapton’s rate is 13% higher, a figure that may reflect local factors such as increased foot traffic in public spaces or shifts in community dynamics. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates were significantly below UK averages, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement efforts. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the onset of tourism—may have influenced patterns. With 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, Yapton’s crime profile illustrates a balance between urban characteristics and the lower crime rates typical of smaller built-up areas, where community cohesion and limited nightlife can temper certain types of criminal activity.

June 2023 marked a significant upward shift in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 53.3% compared to May (15 to 23 cases). This increase, despite an overall decline in the area's crime rate, suggests a concentration of incidents in specific locations or times. The category's rate (3.3 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 13%, a contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour (19% below UK average) and criminal damage (38% below UK average). Other theft, meanwhile, fell sharply by 66.7% (3 to 1), potentially reflecting improved security measures or seasonal changes in activity. The rise in violence coincides with the start of summer, when public spaces see increased use. For residents, the 54.8% share of violent crimes in total reports underscores the need for targeted community initiatives in high-traffic areas.

Yapton's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 20.8% decrease from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as summer months often see reduced crime in areas with strong community engagement and limited nightlife activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime every 30 days, translating to a local context of one crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to population size, this suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. The drop in anti-social behaviour (55.6% decrease) and other theft (66.7% decrease) may reflect heightened community vigilance during the summer, though the rise in violence and sexual offences complicates this narrative. These figures place Yapton firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime rates, with the area’s built-up nature and proximity to natural attractions likely contributing to a distinct crime profile compared to more densely populated regions.