Crime in Aldershot: statistics, rates and trends
3,808 crimes were recorded in Aldershot in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aldershot at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldershot
- Types of crime in Aldershot
- Aldershot compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Aldershot
- Streets with the most crime in Aldershot
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldershot
- Demographics of Aldershot
- Questions about crime in Aldershot
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,504), anti-social behaviour (480) and shoplifting (370) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 521st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aldershot | Rushmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,808 | 8,273 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 78.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 44,176 | 105,751 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aldershot of any year here (3,808 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,808 | 86.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,970 | 89.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,177 | 94.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,460 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,614 | 104.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,975 | 90.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,020 | 91.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,831 | 86.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,975 | 90.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 334 |
| July 2026 | 354 |
| June 2026 | 364 |
| May 2026 | 316 |
| April 2026 | 304 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 305 |
| January 2026 | 292 |
| December 2025 | 288 |
| November 2025 | 348 |
| October 2025 | 295 |
| September 2025 | 314 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and theft from the person (73% below) and burglary (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 24 to 42 and drugs rose from 99 to 125, while theft from the person fell from 26 to 20 and violence and sexual offences fell from 1,821 to 1,504.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,504 | 34.0 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 480 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 370 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Public order | 359 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 259 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 221 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 212 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Drugs | 125 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Burglary | 89 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other crime | 55 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -17% |
| Robbery | 42 | 1.0 | 1.4 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.5 | 1.7 | -23% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldershot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | -58% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | -43% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | -34% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | -16% |
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | -47% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -67% |
| Frimley | 950 | 58.0 | -33% |
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | -56% |
Of the 5 areas within Aldershot, North Town had the highest crime rate (100.2 per 1,000) and Manor Park the lowest (63.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Town | Neighbourhood | 8,449 | 847 | 100.2 |
| Wellington | Neighbourhood | 11,396 | 1,114 | 97.8 |
| Aldershot Park | Neighbourhood | 6,498 | 622 | 95.7 |
| Rowhill | Neighbourhood | 8,426 | 632 | 75.0 |
| Manor Park | Neighbourhood | 9,407 | 593 | 63.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Aldershot over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (170).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 170 |
| On or near Canning Road | 143 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Nightclub | 78 |
| On or near Hope Grants Road | 76 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 70 |
| On or near Blacksmith Close | 67 |
| On or near Coppice Square | 60 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 58 |
| On or near Wallace Way | 52 |
Of the 3,328 crimes in Aldershot with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 480 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,235 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,174 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 317 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 196 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 114 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Aldershot has an estimated population of 44,176 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldershot average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aldershot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldershot a safe place to live?
Aldershot recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 521st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aldershot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,504 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (480).
Is crime in Aldershot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldershot was down 4% on the year before: 3,808 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,970 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldershot?
About 44,176 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldershot?
Aldershot is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.