Yatton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,831 residents, Yatton recorded 61 crimes in August 2025 — a rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people. This places the area 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent pattern observed over recent months. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct profile for the built-up area: violence and sexual offences (25 cases, 41% of total) were the most common category, followed by criminal damage and arson (9 cases) and anti-social behaviour (7 cases). While the overall rate remains lower than national averages, specific categories such as criminal damage and arson (53% above UK average) and robbery (173% above UK average) highlight areas of concern. August, as a peak holiday month, may contribute to seasonal fluctuations, with increased tourism potentially influencing both property crime and public order dynamics. The area's relatively low overall crime rate suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the physical characteristics of the built-up area — which may include limited high-density housing or commercial zones typically associated with higher crime concentrations. However, the sharp rise in robbery and burglary compared to UK averages indicates vulnerabilities that warrant closer examination, particularly in relation to unoccupied properties during the summer holidays. This data illustrates a nuanced picture where the area's crime profile aligns with broader UK trends in some categories while diverging significantly in others.

August 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in Yatton's crime profile. Burglary increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), a sharp rise that may reflect the seasonal impact of empty homes during the summer holidays. Robbery also rose by 100% (from 0 to 3 cases), a concerning development that could be linked to transient populations or increased alcohol consumption in public spaces. Conversely, other theft fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 cases), due to heightened community awareness or targeted policing efforts. The crime mix shifted notably: while violent crimes accounted for 41% of total incidents, property crimes (23 cases) remained a substantial proportion. This balance contrasts with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences typically constitute a smaller share of total crimes. Yatton's criminal damage and arson rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 53% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may stem from the area's built-up character and the presence of older infrastructure more susceptible to such offences. Residents may find the 173% increase in robbery — from zero to three cases — particularly noteworthy, as it represents a new category of crime not previously reported in the area. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of contextual factors such as seasonal tourism and property occupancy rates in shaping monthly trends.

Yatton's crime rate in August 2025 (6.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 35.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local crime frequency. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 161 residents — a rate that, while not negligible, is markedly lower than the national context. For residents, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime in Yatton is substantially lower than the UK average, though specific categories like robbery and burglary show concerning deviations. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 61 total crimes represent a relatively small proportion of the area's 9,831 residents, suggesting that the majority of the population remains unaffected by crime. However, the sharp rise in certain categories — particularly robbery — indicates that while the overall risk is low, targeted areas or demographics may face higher exposure. This comparison underscores the importance of viewing crime statistics through both absolute and relative lenses, ensuring that residents understand both the broader safety context and the specific risks that may apply to their immediate surroundings.