Crime Rate in Yatton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yatton

The total recorded crimes in Yatton, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yatton crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Yatton, encompassing approximately 7,322 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Yatton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B3133 with total crimes: 4
  • North End with total crimes: 3
  • Jones Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Yatton?

To understand the safety of Yatton, we need to analyze Yatton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Yatton reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 806 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yatton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Yatton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 554 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yatton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Yatton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Yatton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Yatton has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 7.24 ranking 9th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Yatton crimes were 806. The crime rate of Yatton in 2024 was 110.07 (year) or 9.17 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yatton were around 554 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.66 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yatton)CrimesRank (Yatton)CrimesRank (Yatton)
Weston-super-Mare Central266 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South168 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115 31,658 31,011 3
Wrington84 71,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle82 81,168 5986 6
Banwell & Winscombe95 5647 10440 13
Long Ashton50 111,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton93 6944 8873 7
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke37 17621 13507 10
Portishead North50 10533 16420 14
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill36 18632 11418 15
Portishead East40 15562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking45 13588 14239 24
Pill41 14494 18365 18
Winford29 22429 19397 16
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges37 16368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare North Worle30 21505 17393 17
Clevedon South31 19290 25133 34
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle25 24296 24308 20
Blagdon & Churchill31 20317 22274 22
Clevedon East14 31316 23284 21
Clevedon West29 23324 21265 23
Clevedon Yeo23 27258 26220 25
Nailsea Golden Valley24 25204 31143 32
Nailsea West End17 29258 27194 26
Congresbury & Puxton23 26256 28185 27
Nailsea Yeo15 30249 30168 28
Gordano Valley17 28255 29147 30
Backwell8 34195 32160 29
Clevedon Walton9 33136 34145 31
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Yatton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 202526
April 202524
March 202522
February 202526
January 202525
December 202429
November 202419
October 202420
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 202520
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202424
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
March 20251
February 202510
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Yatton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Yatton postcode area is presented below.

1. B3133 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. North End (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jones Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Russ Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Back Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lampley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Myrtle Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Millier Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
9. The Wood Kilns (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Ashleigh Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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