Is Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural Safe?
Crime statistics for Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 655 total crimes recorded in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural
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Month-by-month crime totals for Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural safe?
Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 18/100, rated High Crime. A total of 655 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural in the last 12 months?
655 crimes were recorded in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (751 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 339 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural?
The most common crime in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural is Violent Crime, with 339 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 51.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.8% — from 751 crimes in the previous 12 months to 655 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural?
Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural has a safety score of 18 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural has a safety score of 18/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural is in line with the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural?
20% of crimes recorded in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural?
339 violent crimes were recorded in Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural in the last 12 months — representing 51.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 66 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural last updated?
The crime data for Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural with other areas?
You can compare Yarmouth/Freshwater/Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.