Crime in Aldershot: statistics, rates and trends

3,814 crimes were recorded in Aldershot in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,685 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Aldershot has the 523rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Aldershot was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,559 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (3,773). 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 Aldershot 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 possession of weapons (+70%) and robbery (+30%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-29%) and other theft (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Aldershot

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldershot recorded 1,685 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Aldershot

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldershot recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Aldershot

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldershot recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Aldershot

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldershot recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Aldershot

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldershot recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Aldershot

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldershot recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Aldershot

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldershot recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Aldershot

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldershot recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Aldershot

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldershot recorded 81 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Aldershot

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldershot recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Aldershot

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldershot recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Aldershot

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldershot recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Aldershot

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aldershot recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Aldershot

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aldershot recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

5 areas within Aldershot, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Town had the highest rate (102.6 per 1,000) and Manor Park the lowest (64.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Aldershot over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldershot 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.

Aldershot has an estimated population of 44,176. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldershot sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. 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 Aldershot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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