Yapton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Yapton’s crime profile in July 2025 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with the former dominating the monthly tally. The overall crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 9.3% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the built-up character of Yapton’s urban core. Violence and sexual offences (33.9%) and anti-social behaviour (24.6%) constitute the majority of incidents, a pattern likely shaped by the area’s limited nightlife and high daytime foot traffic. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically leads. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and local festivals—likely contributes to the surge in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 41% and 48% above the UK average respectively. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remain below UK levels, with shoplifting at 8% below and burglary at 48% above. This divergence suggests that while Yapton’s urban layout may deter some property crime, its social dynamics and summer activities amplify non-property offences. The data underscores the need for tailored community engagement strategies, particularly during events that draw crowds to public spaces.

July saw a 200% increase in burglaries, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a sharp rise that may reflect heightened summer activity in residential areas. Bicycle theft doubled to 2 cases, an unusual spike for Yapton, possibly linked to local festivals or events. Meanwhile, other thefts fell by two-thirds, suggesting targeted policing efforts or seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. The balance between violent and property crime shifted notably: violent crimes (22) accounted for 33.9% of all incidents, outpacing property crimes (19) for the first time this year. Anti-social behaviour (24.6%) and public order offences (9.2%) further skewed the mix towards non-property crimes, a pattern consistent with Yapton’s limited nightlife and daytime retail focus. Residents may find the 48% increase in burglary compared to the UK average particularly concerning, highlighting a local vulnerability not mirrored nationally.

Yapton's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 13.3% compared to June, dropping from 10.8 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the area’s seasonal rhythm, where summer festivals and school holidays typically drive activity. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in July, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 107 residents, a statistic that frames the monthly exposure in human terms. This rate is lower than the UK average for similar areas, but the local context—Yapton’s compact urban layout and limited nightlife—may explain the absence of more severe trends. The population of 6,931 residents means each resident faces a 0.94% chance of being directly involved in a crime this month, a figure that remains manageable but warrants attention to the types of offences recorded.