Yatton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yatton's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 39.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance contrasts sharply with national trends, reflecting a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and other theft (11.1%). These figures align with Yatton's character as a small, mixed-use community where retail and social hubs may contribute to patterns of violent and anti-social incidents. November's seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced crime trends, with public order offences and shoplifting typically rising during this period. However, Yatton's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower population density in high-risk areas. The drop in anti-social behaviour (70.8% month-on-month) may indicate successful local initiatives or seasonal shifts in social activity. While property crime remains a concern, the overall profile indicates a safer environment compared to national benchmarks, though targeted interventions may still be needed for specific offence types.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in Yatton's crime profile, with some categories rising and others falling sharply. Burglary and robbery both increased by 100% compared to October, marking a concerning uptick in property-related offences. This rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased home occupancy during the holiday season or targeted criminal activity in residential areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 70.8% (from 24 to 7 incidents), a significant decline that could reflect the impact of local enforcement efforts or changes in community engagement during November. Shoplifting also fell by 66.7% (from 6 to 2 cases), due to heightened retail security measures during Black Friday. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (42.2% of total), though their rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is present, it is not concentrated in Yatton compared to other areas. The decline in public order offences (42.9% month-on-month) and criminal damage (50% increase) highlights the inconsistent nature of crime trends, with some categories responding to seasonal pressures while others remain stable. For residents, the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible example of how local actions can influence crime patterns.

Yatton's November 2024 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 38.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 218 residents. On a daily basis, Yatton experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that is markedly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The area's performance is particularly striking when considering the UK's overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000, with Yatton's rate being 39.5% below that benchmark. This gap is most pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (37% below UK average) and shoplifting (71% below UK average), indicating strong local controls over these specific issues. However, the increase in burglary and robbery compared to October raises questions about whether these crimes are part of a broader trend or isolated incidents. For residents, the 1-in-218 monthly exposure rate translates to a low probability of personal victimisation, though vigilance in areas with recent burglary reports remains advisable. The comparison also underscores Yatton's ability to maintain a lower crime profile than the national average, despite the seasonal pressures of November, which typically see spikes in retail-related offences.