Crime in Yate Central: statistics, rates and trends
863 crimes were recorded in Yate Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yate Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Yate Central
- Types of crime in Yate Central
- Yate Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yate Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yate Central
- Demographics of Yate Central
- Questions about crime in Yate Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (361), anti-social behaviour (134) and public order (84) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,433rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Yate Central | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 863 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.2 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,362 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yate Central peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,129 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (671). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 863 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 930 | 99.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,129 | 120.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 972 | 103.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 782 | 83.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 671 | 71.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 783 | 83.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 799 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 705 | 75.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yate Central recorded notably more public order (35% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (34% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 309 to 361, while burglary fell from 34 to 22 and public order fell from 116 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 38.6 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 14.3 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 84 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 49 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Yate Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yate Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodington | 492 | 50.0 | -46% |
| Yate North | 1,103 | 76.8 | -17% |
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 608 | 53.6 | -42% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | -43% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -51% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | -23% |
| Boyd Valley | 329 | 46.7 | -49% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Yate Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 156 |
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Blakeney Mills | 47 |
| On or near The Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 27 |
| On or near Birkdale | 24 |
| On or near Kennedy Way | 20 |
| On or near Thorns Farm | 16 |
| On or near Mulberry Crescent | 15 |
Of the 729 crimes in Yate Central with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Yate Central has an estimated population of 9,362 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yate Central average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Yate Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yate Central a safe place to live?
Yate Central recorded 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,433rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Yate Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Yate Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yate Central was down 7% on the year before: 863 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 930 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yate Central?
About 9,362 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yate Central?
Yate Central is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.