Yatton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Yatton's crime profile in December 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with a pronounced emphasis on interpersonal offences. At 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 38.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average risk environment. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents (19 cases), significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (26% below). This suggests a local pattern where interpersonal conflicts or targeted incidents may be more prevalent than broader public order disturbances typically seen in larger urban areas. Property crimes, at 12 incidents (28.6% of total), form a smaller but notable portion of the mix, with other theft (19.1%) and public order (19.1%) showing a more balanced distribution. December's seasonal context—characterised by extended evenings, holiday-related activity, and potential fluctuations in community presence—likely contributes to this pattern, though the absence of major spikes in property crime suggests that local preventative measures or community dynamics may be effective. The low rate of shoplifting (2.4%) and anti-social behaviour (2.4%) compared to UK averages indicates that Yatton's built-up area may have a different social rhythm or environmental factors that deter certain types of crime. This balance of crime types points to a community where interpersonal safety remains a primary concern, rather than property-related risks or public disorder, a contrast to many urban centres where property crime often outpaces violent crime.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in Yatton's crime mix, with three categories experiencing significant changes. Bicycle theft and robbery both rose by 100% compared to November, marking a stark increase from zero incidents to one each. This suggests a potential shift in criminal activity linked to seasonal factors such as holiday travel or increased visibility of bicycles during festive events. Public order offences also doubled, rising from four to eight cases—a 100% increase that may reflect heightened social activity during the Christmas period or challenges in managing crowds in local areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 88.9% (from nine to one incident), shoplifting fell by 66.7% (from three to one), and other crime decreased by 33.3% (from three to two). These declines could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives during the festive season or a natural reduction in incidents tied to shorter days and reduced public gatherings. Violent crime remains a key concern, with Yatton's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 (violence and sexual offences) significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. However, other theft and public order offences are higher than UK averages—other theft is 54% above the UK rate (0.5 vs 0.8 per 1,000), and public order offences are 82% above (0.4 vs 0.8 per 1,000). This divergence highlights a unique local challenge where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder may be more prominent than in other regions, despite the overall lower crime rate. For residents, the 100% increase in bicycle theft is a concrete data point that may warrant attention during the festive season.

Yatton's crime rate in December 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend over the final months of the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the small population of 9,831 residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 234 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which would be higher given Yatton's overall 38.6% deficit in the national rate. This population-scaled perspective suggests that while the absolute number of crimes is small, the relative risk per resident remains consistently below national benchmarks. The contrast between Yatton's performance and the UK average is particularly pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (89% below UK average) and shoplifting (82% below), which may indicate that local social norms, policing strategies, or community cohesion contribute to lower rates of these specific offences. However, the elevated rates of other theft and public order offences compared to the UK average suggest that Yatton faces unique challenges in these areas, linked to its built-up character within North Somerset. For residents, the 1-in-234 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the community, though this aggregate figure does not capture the variations in specific crime types or locations within the area.