Crime in Yate: statistics, rates and trends
2,354 crimes were recorded in Yate in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
2,354 crimes were recorded in Yate in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,030 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yate has the 659th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yate | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,354 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.6 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 30,330 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yate was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,537). Over the whole period it rose 53%, 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 | 2,354 | 77.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,480 | 81.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,454 | 80.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,016 | 66.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,763 | 58.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,619 | 53.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,735 | 57.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,643 | 54.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,537 | 50.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 198 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 199 |
| March 2026 | 206 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 216 |
| December 2025 | 179 |
| November 2025 | 187 |
| October 2025 | 220 |
| September 2025 | 200 |
| August 2025 | 250 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yate 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 shoplifting (+42%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-75%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,030 | 34.0 | 0.99 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 350 | 11.5 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 252 | 8.3 | 1.00 | +42% |
| Public order | 196 | 6.5 | 0.97 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 156 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -9% |
| Other theft | 117 | 3.9 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Burglary | 87 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Other crime | 42 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -34% |
| Robbery | 35 | 1.2 | 0.85 | +119% |
| Drugs | 23 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yate recorded 1,030 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yate recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yate recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yate recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yate recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yate recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yate recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yate recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yate recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yate recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 119% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yate recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yate recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yate recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yate.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 469 | 56.1 | -28% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 713 | 46.6 | -40% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | -26% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,307 | 76.2 | -2% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,327 | 88.4 | +14% |
| Thornbury | 968 | 66.7 | -14% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +37% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +160% |
3 areas within Yate, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Yate Central had the highest rate (95.2 per 1,000) and Dodington the lowest (50.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Central | Neighbourhood | 9,362 | 891 | 95.2 |
| Yate North | Neighbourhood | 14,364 | 1,142 | 79.5 |
| Dodington | Neighbourhood | 9,838 | 495 | 50.3 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 185 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 165 |
| On or near Pritchard Way | 97 |
| On or near Dowsell Way | 90 |
| On or near Derham Crescent | 81 |
| On or near Blakeney Mills | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 52 |
| On or near Mow Barton | 44 |
| On or near Crossman Road | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yate 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 | 938 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 459 | 19.5% |
| Not recorded | 350 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 177 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.3% |
Yate has an estimated population of 30,330. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yate sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Yate a safe place to live?
Yate recorded 77.6 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 Yate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,030 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (350).
Is crime in Yate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yate was down 5% on the year before: 2,354 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,480 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yate?
Yate 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.