Crime in Yate Central: statistics, rates and trends
891 crimes were recorded in Yate Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Yate Central
- Questions about crime in Yate Central
- About this data
891 crimes were recorded in Yate Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 365 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yate Central has the 1,360th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yate Central | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 891 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.2 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,362 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yate Central was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,121 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (683). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 891 | 95.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 927 | 99.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,121 | 119.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 974 | 104.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 756 | 80.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 683 | 73.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 774 | 82.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 797 | 85.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 717 | 76.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yate Central 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 public order, robbery.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%) and shoplifting (+10%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-65%) and vehicle crime (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 39.0 | 1.14 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 15.9 | 1.04 | -14% |
| Public order | 98 | 10.5 | 1.58 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 8.0 | 0.97 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.7 | 0.83 | -10% |
| Other theft | 49 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -18% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -44% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 0.96 | -24% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.9 | 1.42 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -47% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.91 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yate Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yate Central recorded 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yate Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yate Central recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yate Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yate Central recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yate Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yate Central recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yate Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yate Central recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yate Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yate Central recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yate Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yate Central recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yate Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yate Central recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yate Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yate Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yate Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yate Central recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yate Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yate Central recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yate Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yate Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yate Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yate Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yate Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yate Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yate Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yate Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yate Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodington | 495 | 50.3 | -47% |
| Yate North | 1,142 | 79.5 | -16% |
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 589 | 52.0 | -45% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 722 | 53.6 | -44% |
| Winterbourne | 289 | 44.0 | -54% |
| Emersons Green | 1,400 | 71.9 | -24% |
| Boyd Valley | 335 | 47.5 | -50% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 984 | 54.7 | -43% |
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 Yate Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 165 |
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Blakeney Mills | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near The Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 26 |
| On or near Birkdale | 24 |
| On or near Kennedy Way | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Thorns Farm | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yate Central 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 16.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 8.8% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Yate Central has an estimated population of 9,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yate Central sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yate Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Yate Central a safe place to live?
Yate Central recorded 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Yate Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Yate Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yate Central was down 4% on the year before: 891 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 927 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yate Central?
Yate Central is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Yate Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.