Yate Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Yate’s crime rate in March 2023 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6. This rate translates to a per-capita risk that is lower than the national benchmark, with 1 in every 196 residents experiencing a crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14%) and criminal damage and arson (12.6%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by the area’s built-up character, where proximity to community spaces may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clock change, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, affecting the timing and location of incidents. The absence of reported robberies, bicycle thefts, and weapon possession — all 100% below UK averages — further highlights the area’s unique characteristics. While the high proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK average raises questions about local dynamics, the overall rate remains firmly within a low-risk category. This balance between statistical normalcy and localised management suggests that Yate’s approach to crime prevention is achieving measurable outcomes, though further analysis is needed to understand the factors driving the higher share of violent incidents.

March 2023 saw a notable concentration of violent crimes, with 58 incidents (40.6% of total) — a figure 23% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a distinct regional pattern in violent crime prevalence, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour, at 14% of all crimes, was 33% below the UK average, indicating a marked success in managing disruptive incidents. The area recorded zero robberies, bicycle thefts, or possession of weapons — all 100% below the UK averages for these categories. This absence may reflect the area’s compact built-up nature, where opportunities for such offences are limited. For residents, the 5.1 per 1,000 rate means a 1-in-196 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of a month, a figure that is both low and consistent with the area’s character.

Yate’s March 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents translates to approximately 5 crimes reported per day, a figure consistent with the area’s low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the relatively low risk for individuals living or working in the built-up area. This rate places Yate 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a distinction that reflects the area’s compact nature and potentially effective local policing. The daily crime count, while modest, does not indicate clustering in any specific part of the built-up area, suggesting a dispersed pattern of incidents. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the risk of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK, with residents facing a 1-in-196 chance of being affected over the course of a month.