Crime in Yewdale: statistics, rates and trends

325 crimes were recorded in Yewdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 147 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yewdale has the 2,746th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Yewdale was highest in the year to July 2019 (537 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (279). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 Yewdale 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 possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+30%) and public order (+20%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Yewdale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yewdale recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Yewdale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yewdale recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Yewdale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yewdale recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Yewdale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yewdale recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Yewdale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yewdale recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Yewdale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yewdale recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Yewdale

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yewdale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Yewdale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yewdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Yewdale

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yewdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Yewdale

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yewdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Yewdale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yewdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Yewdale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yewdale 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.

Yewdale has an estimated population of 5,720. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yewdale sits in decile 7.3, less 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 Yewdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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