Crime in Yatton, North Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
553 crimes were recorded in Yatton, North Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Yatton, North Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Yatton, North Somerset
- Types of crime in Yatton, North Somerset
- Yatton, North Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yatton, North Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yatton, North Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Yatton, North Somerset
- Questions about crime in Yatton, North Somerset
- About this data
553 crimes were recorded in Yatton, North Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 214 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yatton, North Somerset has the 2,907th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yatton, North Somerset | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 553 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,492 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yatton, North Somerset was highest in the year to July 2025 (669 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (407). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 553 | 52.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 669 | 63.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 582 | 55.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 407 | 38.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 410 | 39.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 454 | 43.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 510 | 48.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 453 | 43.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 440 | 41.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yatton, North Somerset 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+44%) and shoplifting (+11%).
The largest falls were in public order (-49%) and anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 214 | 20.4 | 0.60 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 6.5 | 0.78 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -39% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -18% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -29% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.81 | +50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +250% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yatton, North Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yatton, North Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yatton, North Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yatton, North Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yatton, North Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yatton, North Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yatton, North Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yatton, North Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yatton, North Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yatton, North Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yatton, North Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yatton, North Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 2 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.
Possession of weapons in Yatton, North Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yatton, North Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yatton, North Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yatton, North Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yatton, North Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yatton, North Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congresbury & Puxton | 236 | 61.4 | +17% |
| Clevedon South | 187 | 41.5 | -21% |
| Clevedon Yeo | 206 | 43.0 | -18% |
| Nailsea West End | 246 | 49.4 | -6% |
| Clevedon East | 285 | 80.3 | +52% |
| Clevedon West | 378 | 82.7 | +57% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 121 | 39.0 | -26% |
| Backwell | 177 | 35.8 | -32% |
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 Yatton, North Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millier Road | 71 |
| On or near North End | 41 |
| On or near West Road | 29 |
| On or near Meadowland | 26 |
| On or near Cherry Grove | 23 |
| On or near Claverham Park | 22 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 12 |
| On or near Frost Hill | 10 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Russ Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yatton, North Somerset 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 | 190 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 8.0% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Yatton, North Somerset has an estimated population of 10,492. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yatton, North Somerset sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yatton, North Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Yatton, North Somerset a safe place to live?
Yatton, North Somerset recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Yatton, North Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (68).
Is crime in Yatton, North Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yatton, North Somerset was down 17% on the year before: 553 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 669 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yatton, North Somerset?
Yatton, North Somerset 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 Yatton, North Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.