Yatton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

January 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends for Yatton, with the most dramatic shift being a 160% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 13 incidents. This spike, which far outpaced other categories, suggests a notable change in local dynamics, though seasonal factors such as post-holiday tensions or reduced retail activity may partly explain it. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents remained 36.5% below the UK average, with property crimes accounting for 58.7% of all incidents and violent crimes making up 28.3%. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 50% below the UK average, but the sharp increase in violence highlights a need for further analysis. Other theft and vehicle crime both exceeded UK averages by over 50%, potentially reflecting local characteristics such as retail presence or transport infrastructure. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting both declined, aligning with UK rates or falling below. Seasonal context suggests that January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull may have contributed to lower outdoor crime, though the rise in violence complicates this pattern. Yatton’s overall crime profile remains far below national levels, but the volatility in specific categories underscores the need for targeted monitoring.

The most dramatic shift in January 2024 was a 160% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five incidents to 13. This surge contrasts sharply with the 77.8% drop in burglary, which fell from nine to two, marking the largest decrease in any category. Other theft and vehicle crime both exceeded UK averages by over 50%, with other theft rising 28.6% to nine incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both declined by 20%, aligning them with UK rates or falling below. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 50% below the UK average, but the sharp rise in violence may partly reflect post-holiday tensions or reduced footfall in retail areas. Residents should note that burglary has dropped significantly, potentially linked to increased community engagement or seasonal factors.

Yatton's crime rate in January 2024 rose slightly to 4.7 per 1,000 residents from 4.6 per 1,000 in December, a 2.2% increase. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, with the gap remaining substantial at 36.5%. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 214 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the sparse nature of incidents in Yatton. While the slight upward trend in the overall rate may reflect seasonal fluctuations, the population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with no category exceeding the national norm by more than 60%.