Crime in Yardley East: statistics, rates and trends

810 crimes were recorded in Yardley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 403 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yardley East has the 2,337th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Yardley East was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,266 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (729). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yardley East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, robbery.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+45%) and public order (+20%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-62%) and possession of weapons (-46%).

Violence and sexual offences in Yardley East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yardley East recorded 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Yardley East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yardley East recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Yardley East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yardley East recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Yardley East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yardley East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Yardley East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yardley East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Yardley East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yardley East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Yardley East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yardley East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Yardley East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yardley East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Yardley East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yardley East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Yardley East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yardley East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Yardley East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yardley East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Yardley East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yardley East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Yardley East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yardley East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Yardley East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yardley East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yardley East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yardley East.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Yardley East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yardley East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Yardley East has an estimated population of 12,010. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yardley East sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Yardley East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.