Crime in Elvetham Heath: statistics, rates and trends
206 crimes were recorded in Elvetham Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Elvetham Heath
- Questions about crime in Elvetham Heath
- About this data
206 crimes were recorded in Elvetham Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Elvetham Heath has the 1,312th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elvetham Heath | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 206 | 4,575 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.4 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,229 | 103,162 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elvetham Heath was highest in the year to July 2019 (462 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (206). Over the whole period it fell 54%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 206 | 39.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 55.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 206 | 39.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 259 | 49.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 292 | 55.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 262 | 50.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 335 | 64.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 462 | 88.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 451 | 86.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elvetham Heath 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+17%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-75%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 18.2 | 0.53 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.4 | 0.53 | -75% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 0.54 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.1 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +200% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -14% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 0.27 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elvetham Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elvetham Heath recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elvetham Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elvetham Heath recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elvetham Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elvetham Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elvetham Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elvetham Heath recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elvetham Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elvetham Heath recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elvetham Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elvetham Heath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elvetham Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elvetham Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elvetham Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elvetham Heath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elvetham Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elvetham Heath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elvetham Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elvetham Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elvetham Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elvetham Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elvetham Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elvetham Heath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elvetham Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elvetham Heath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Elvetham Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elvetham Heath.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet | 1,797 | 45.4 | +15% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | +19% |
| Farnborough | 4,425 | 71.9 | +82% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -0% |
| Hook (Hart) | 430 | 41.8 | +6% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 442 | 36.3 | -8% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 741 | 36.9 | -6% |
| Odiham | 153 | 28.2 | -28% |
1 areas within Elvetham Heath, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Fleet West had the highest rate (43.4 per 1,000) and Fleet West the lowest (43.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet West | Neighbourhood | 8,413 | 365 | 43.4 |
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 Elvetham Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Fleet Services | 18 |
| On or near Chineham Close | 16 |
| On or near Elvetham Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 11 |
| 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 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elvetham Heath 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 37.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 35.0% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Elvetham Heath has an estimated population of 5,229. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elvetham Heath sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Elvetham Heath a safe place to live?
Elvetham Heath recorded 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Elvetham Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (23).
Is crime in Elvetham Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elvetham Heath was down 29% on the year before: 206 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elvetham Heath?
Elvetham Heath is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Elvetham Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.