Crime in Fleet: statistics, rates and trends
1,802 crimes were recorded in Fleet in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (766), anti-social behaviour (248) and other theft (147) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,218th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Fleet | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,802 | 4,563 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.5 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 39,597 | 103,162 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fleet peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,069 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,753). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,802 | 45.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,811 | 45.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,913 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,899 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,985 | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,832 | 46.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,069 | 52.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,753 | 44.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,903 | 48.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| July 2026 | 160 |
| June 2026 | 152 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 143 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 158 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (72% below) and vehicle crime (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 37 to 57 and other crime rose from 27 to 38, while burglary fell from 69 to 39 and shoplifting fell from 161 to 126.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 766 | 19.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 6.3 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Other theft | 147 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 136 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 1.7 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Drugs | 57 | 1.4 | 3.3 | +54% |
| Burglary | 39 | 1.0 | 3.6 | -43% |
| Other crime | 38 | 1.0 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.5 | 1.0 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Fleet; the highest is Aldershot (86.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Odiham (29.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | -16% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | -20% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +59% |
| Aldershot | 3,808 | 86.2 | +89% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | +5% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | -19% |
| Odiham | 158 | 29.2 | -36% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | +24% |
Of the 4 areas within Fleet, Fleet Central had the highest crime rate (78.9 per 1,000) and Crookham West and Ewshot the lowest (28.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Central | Neighbourhood | 9,254 | 730 | 78.9 |
| Fleet East | Neighbourhood | 7,747 | 339 | 43.8 |
| Crookham East | Neighbourhood | 9,493 | 276 | 29.1 |
| Crookham West and Ewshot | Neighbourhood | 12,188 | 347 | 28.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Fleet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 137 |
| On or near Nightclub | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Larmer Close | 57 |
| On or near Starling Way | 46 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Norris Hill Road | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Nepal Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Wickham Place | 29 |
Of the 1,554 crimes in Fleet with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 248 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 571 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 526 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 150 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Fleet has an estimated population of 39,597 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fleet average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fleet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fleet a safe place to live?
Fleet recorded 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,218th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fleet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 766 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (248).
Is crime in Fleet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fleet was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,802 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,811 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fleet?
About 39,597 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fleet?
Fleet 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.