Crime in Yate North: statistics, rates and trends
1,103 crimes were recorded in Yate North in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yate North at a glance
- Crime trends in Yate North
- Types of crime in Yate North
- Yate North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yate North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yate North
- Demographics of Yate North
- Questions about crime in Yate North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (483), shoplifting (171) and anti-social behaviour (159) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,957th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Yate North | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,103 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.8 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 14,364 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yate North peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,235 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (558). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 98%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,103 | 76.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,235 | 86.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,071 | 74.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 817 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 766 | 53.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 632 | 44.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 653 | 45.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 568 | 39.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 558 | 38.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yate North recorded notably more shoplifting (41% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (41% below) and other theft (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 109 to 171, while public order fell from 116 to 72 and criminal damage and arson fell from 89 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 483 | 33.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 171 | 11.9 | 8.5 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 11.1 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yate North; the highest is Yate Central (92.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Winterbourne (44.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yate North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Central | 863 | 92.2 | +20% |
| Dodington | 492 | 50.0 | -35% |
| Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge | 608 | 53.6 | -30% |
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | -31% |
| Winterbourne | 294 | 44.8 | -42% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | -7% |
| Charfield | 208 | 45.8 | -40% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Yate North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pritchard Way” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pritchard Way | 93 |
| On or near Dowsell Way | 83 |
| On or near Derham Crescent | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 51 |
| On or near Mow Barton | 47 |
| On or near Crossman Road | 35 |
| On or near Webb Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Clark Drive | 33 |
| On or near Silas Road | 32 |
Of the 944 crimes in Yate North with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 439 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 215 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Yate North has an estimated population of 14,364 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yate North average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Yate North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yate North a safe place to live?
Yate North recorded 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,957th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Yate North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 483 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (171).
Is crime in Yate North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yate North was down 11% on the year before: 1,103 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yate North?
About 14,364 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yate North?
Yate North 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.