Yapton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,931 residents, 46 crimes were recorded in Yapton during December 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people. This places Yapton 7.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a difference that may partly reflect the area's smaller scale and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 17 incidents (37% of total crimes) at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000, 2% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 7 incidents (15.2% of total crimes) at 1.0 per 1,000, 6% above the UK average. Seasonal factors likely influenced patterns, with December's Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and vacant homes during holiday periods potentially contributing to shifts in crime types. While property crime accounted for 28.3% of incidents (13 crimes), violent crime made up the largest share, a trend consistent with smaller built-up areas where community interactions and local disputes may drive such offences. The data illustrates a balance between routine crime and situational factors, with no single category dominating the monthly profile.

December 2024 saw notable month-on-month shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to two incidents (+100%) and criminal damage and arson tripling from three to six incidents (+100%). These increases may reflect seasonal pressures, such as heightened social gatherings or holiday-related tensions. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60% (from five to two incidents), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 41.7% (from 12 to seven incidents), possibly linked to reduced public activity during holiday periods or increased community vigilance. Other theft offences also dropped by 33.3% (from three to two incidents), suggesting a temporary reduction in opportunistic crimes. While violent crime remained 2% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour rates were 6% above, highlighting a localised challenge in managing disruptive conduct. 'other crime' category offences surged by 66.7% (from three to five incidents), a category that includes diverse minor offences not neatly classified elsewhere. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories aligning with national trends while others reflect unique local conditions.

The crime rate in Yapton for December 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) represents an 11.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, a drop that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during winter holidays. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Monthly exposure statistics indicate that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to Yapton's population. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area's relatively low crime burden compared to national benchmarks, particularly when considering its built-up character within a rural district. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the disproportionate rise in categories like 'other crime' (337% above UK average) and 'criminal damage and arson' (70% above UK average) suggests specific local challenges that warrant targeted attention. These figures, when contextualised against Yapton's population size, illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends.