Crime Rate in Yate Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yate Central

The total recorded crimes in Yate Central, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yate Central crime rate of 2.75 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 Yate Central, encompassing approximately 21,438 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Yate Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Yate Central?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Yate Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1164 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Yate Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Yate Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yate Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Yate Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Yate Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yate Central has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 12th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Yate Central crimes were 1,164. The crime rate of Yate Central in 2024 was 54.29 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yate Central were around 1,019 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.53 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yate Central)CrimesRank (Yate Central)CrimesRank (Yate Central)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham56 141,024 10868 9
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
Winterbourne30 25790 15649 15
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Longwell Green55 16605 20631 16
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach15 27231 27248 27
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

Yate Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202534
February 202522
January 202531
December 202423
November 202426
October 202435
September 202425
August 202433
July 202434
June 202466
May 202433

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202520
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 202420
September 20248
August 202415
July 202422
June 202438
May 202425

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Yate Central in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Blakeney Mills (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
7. Turnpike Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stanshawes Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Hudson Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Elmhirst Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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