Yatton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Yatton, 4.6 crimes were reported in July 2025, placing the area 46.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that may feel even lower to many residents given the town's mix of quiet residential streets and modest commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.4% of all crimes, a share that may reflect the summer peak in outdoor events and festivals, which often draw larger crowds to local venues. Other theft (20%) and anti-social behaviour (17.8%) followed, with the latter's sharp rise likely tied to the extended school holidays and increased foot traffic during July. While the overall rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the breakdown reveals a complex picture: violent crime remains below national levels, but other theft exceeds the UK average by 64%, suggesting targeted opportunities in retail or public spaces. This contrast may highlight the area's unique dynamics, where community vigilance and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower violent crime, yet transient populations or unsecured premises may create vulnerabilities for property-related offences. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, open-air events, and school closures—adds another layer to these patterns, influencing both crime types and their visibility.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), violence and sexual offences (+42.9%), and other theft (+50%) compared to June, while shoplifting plummeted by 90% and other crime dropped by 50%. These shifts suggest a month defined by heightened social activity and concentrated incidents of disorder, possibly linked to summer festivals or extended holiday stays. Violence and sexual offences, though still 34% below the UK average, rose to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that may reflect the increased density of people in public spaces during July. Conversely, shoplifting's dramatic decline to 0.1 per 1,000—85% below the UK average—could indicate improved security measures at local retailers or a shift in criminal activity toward other theft categories. The rise in other theft (9 cases) to 0.9 per 1,000, which is 64% above the UK average, highlights a potential gap in crime prevention strategies, particularly for unsecured items or vulnerable premises. Residents may find the data on anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as its doubling to 8 cases in July may signal the need for community engagement or targeted policing during peak summer months.

July's crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.0% decrease from June's 5.0, reflecting a slight but notable downward trend in local crime. When contextualised daily, this translates to roughly one crime reported each day in Yatton—a pace that, while measurable, may feel less intrusive to many residents given the town's size and layout. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 218 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate, however, masks the volatility in specific crime types: while anti-social behaviour and violence surged, shoplifting and other crime fell sharply. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Yatton's crime rate is not just lower than the UK average but also exhibits distinct patterns. For instance, the area's 0.9 per 1,000 rate for other theft—64% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted measures in retail or public spaces, whereas its 0.8 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour—48% below the UK average—may reflect effective community policing or the absence of high-density nightlife areas. These contrasts illustrate how local factors, from geography to seasonal rhythms, shape crime in ways that diverge from national trends.