Yatton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Yatton’s crime profile in February 2024, contributing 35.7% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—39.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000—the area maintains a consistently lower crime picture than the national average. This built-up area within North Somerset, which balances residential and commercial land use, sees violence and sexual offences as its most persistent category, likely reflecting the mix of local communities and limited nightlife activity. While shoplifting (14.3% of total crimes) and other theft (11.9%) follow as the next most common categories, their rates remain well below UK averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier summer periods. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests local factors, such as community dynamics or policing strategies, play a role in shaping this pattern. The area’s relatively low crime rate, particularly in property crime categories, aligns with its character as a smaller built-up area with less dense urban infrastructure than major cities.

February 2024 saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from one to four incidents—a stark shift requiring closer attention. Meanwhile, robbery cases doubled from zero to two, and possession of weapons rose from zero to one, both marked by 100% increases. These spikes contrast with notable declines: vehicle crime fell 75% (from eight to two), and public order offences dropped 80% (from five to one). Shoplifting, at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, remains 11% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, though its share of total crimes (14.3%) is relatively modest. Conversely, violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) are 40% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a divergence in local crime trends. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may signal emerging challenges in community management, particularly in public spaces where such incidents typically concentrate. The significant drop in vehicle crime could reflect seasonal factors, with colder weather reducing outdoor activity and deterring such offences. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring local patterns alongside national benchmarks.

Yatton’s crime rate in February 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) marked an 8.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over 29 days, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 234 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, reflects the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average. With a population of 9,831, Yatton’s residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, particularly in property-related offences where rates are significantly below UK levels. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and robbery cases suggests localized pressures that may require targeted interventions. The contrast between Yatton’s low overall crime rate and its specific spikes in certain categories illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas. While the area’s infrastructure and demographics likely contribute to its overall safety, the recent increases in violent and disorderly incidents warrant further scrutiny to understand their root causes and potential solutions.