Crime in Elvetham Heath: statistics, rates and trends
200 crimes were recorded in Elvetham Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Elvetham Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Elvetham Heath
- Types of crime in Elvetham Heath
- Elvetham Heath compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Elvetham Heath
- Streets with the most crime in Elvetham Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Elvetham Heath
- Demographics of Elvetham Heath
- Questions about crime in Elvetham Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (81), shoplifting (25) and vehicle crime (19) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,306th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Elvetham Heath | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 200 | 4,563 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,229 | 103,162 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Elvetham Heath of any year here (200 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 200 | 38.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 274 | 52.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 221 | 42.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 257 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 302 | 57.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 258 | 49.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 317 | 60.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 467 | 89.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 443 | 84.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (55% below) and shoplifting (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 79 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 15.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -68% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Elvetham Heath; the highest is Farnborough (72.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Odiham (29.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | +19% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | +25% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +90% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | -4% |
| Hook (Hart) | 426 | 41.4 | +8% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | -5% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 731 | 36.4 | -5% |
| Odiham | 158 | 29.2 | -24% |
Fleet West is the one area listed within Elvetham Heath, with 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet West | Neighbourhood | 8,413 | 376 | 44.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Elvetham Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Fleet Services | 20 |
| On or near Chineham Close | 16 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 13 |
| On or near Elvetham Crescent | 12 |
| On or near King John Street | 9 |
| On or near Twyford Close | 8 |
| On or near Bendeng Close | 6 |
| On or near Whitchurch Road | 6 |
| On or near Copse Close | 5 |
Of the 183 crimes in Elvetham Heath with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Elvetham Heath has an estimated population of 5,229 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (2.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elvetham Heath average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Elvetham Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 76.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 2.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Elvetham Heath a safe place to live?
Elvetham Heath recorded 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,306th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Elvetham Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (25).
Is crime in Elvetham Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elvetham Heath was down 27% on the year before: 200 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 274 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elvetham Heath?
About 5,229 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elvetham Heath?
Elvetham Heath 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.