Crime in Yatton: statistics, rates and trends
524 crimes were recorded in Yatton in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (200), shoplifting (72) and anti-social behaviour (61) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,148th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Yatton | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 524 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,492 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yatton peaked in the year to August 2025 (676 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (406). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 524 | 49.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 676 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 603 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 406 | 38.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 409 | 39.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 435 | 41.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 516 | 49.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 462 | 44.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 437 | 41.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 72, while public order fell from 79 to 38 and anti-social behaviour fell from 104 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Yatton; the highest is Bristol (150.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Winscombe and Sandford (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yatton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon | 1,199 | 55.8 | +12% |
| Nailsea | 941 | 53.6 | +7% |
| Winscombe and Sandford | 221 | 42.0 | -16% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,745 | 122.3 | +145% |
| Portishead | 1,810 | 70.5 | +41% |
| Cheddar | 457 | 79.8 | +60% |
| Bristol | 67,024 | 150.3 | +201% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,565 | 92.4 | +85% |
Yatton is the one area listed within Yatton, with 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yatton | Neighbourhood | 10,492 | 524 | 49.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Yatton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Millier Road” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millier Road | 71 |
| On or near North End | 38 |
| On or near Meadowland | 27 |
| On or near West Road | 26 |
| On or near Cherry Grove | 22 |
| On or near Claverham Park | 20 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 11 |
| On or near Frost Hill | 10 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Pheasant Row | 10 |
Of the 463 crimes in Yatton with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 186 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Yatton has an estimated population of 10,492 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yatton average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Yatton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yatton a safe place to live?
Yatton recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,148th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Yatton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (72).
Is crime in Yatton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yatton was down 22% on the year before: 524 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 676 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yatton?
About 10,492 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yatton?
Yatton 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.