Yatton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Yatton's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all recorded crimes. These violent crimes, though common in Yatton, were 16% below the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's character as a built-up part of North Somerset with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour, however, emerged as a striking outlier, representing 27.3% of all crimes and 35% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy likely stems from Yatton's seasonal dynamics in April, when Easter holidays and spring weather drive increased foot traffic and social activity, potentially exacerbating incidents of anti-social conduct in public spaces. Public order offences, at 10.6% of total crimes, were also 30% above the UK average, further highlighting the area's challenges in managing disorder during peak outdoor periods. The crime picture in Yatton is thus one of relative safety compared to the UK as a whole, but with distinct vulnerabilities in categories tied to community interaction and public spaces.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, possession of weapons, and bicycle theft, each rising by 100% from March. These jumps—vehicle crime from 0 to 3, weapons possession from 0 to 1, and bicycle theft from 0 to 1—suggest a sudden uptick in specific offences. Meanwhile, other theft dropped by 37.5%, from 8 to 5 incidents, and shoplifting fell by 14.3%, from 7 to 6. This shift in crime mix reveals a 33.3% share of violent crimes, which are 16% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, stood out as the most common category, comprising 27.3% of all crimes and 35% above the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime may be particularly concerning, as it suggests vulnerabilities in local parking or vehicle security measures that warrant attention.

Yatton's crime rate in April 2025 rose by 26.8% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.3 to 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, while still 13% below the UK average of 7.7, reflects a shift in local patterns. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 149 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric places Yatton in a context where crime remains relatively rare but not absent. The population of 9,831 residents means each individual is statistically less likely to be directly affected than in areas with higher rates, though localised spikes in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour—suggest targeted concerns. The rise in vehicle crime and possession of weapons, both up 100% from March, contrasts with the 37.5% decline in other theft, indicating shifting dynamics in criminal activity that may be influenced by seasonal factors like increased outdoor activity during Easter and spring weather.