Crime in Fleet: statistics, rates and trends
1,797 crimes were recorded in Fleet in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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1,797 crimes were recorded in Fleet in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 834 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Fleet has the 1,228th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fleet | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,797 | 4,575 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 39,597 | 103,162 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fleet was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,003 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,725). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,797 | 45.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,790 | 45.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,923 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,920 | 48.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,988 | 50.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,890 | 47.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,003 | 50.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,725 | 43.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,935 | 48.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fleet 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 drugs (+47%) and other crime (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-56%) and shoplifting (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 834 | 21.1 | 0.62 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +4% |
| Other theft | 135 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -8% |
| Public order | 133 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -15% |
| Drugs | 56 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +47% |
| Other crime | 36 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Burglary | 34 | 0.9 | 0.24 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +88% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +180% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +267% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fleet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fleet recorded 834 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fleet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fleet recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fleet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fleet recorded 135 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 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fleet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fleet recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fleet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fleet recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fleet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fleet recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fleet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fleet recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fleet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fleet recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fleet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fleet recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fleet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fleet recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fleet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fleet recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fleet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fleet recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fleet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fleet recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fleet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fleet recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Fleet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fleet.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvetham Heath | 206 | 39.4 | -13% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 442 | 36.3 | -20% |
| Farnborough | 4,425 | 71.9 | +58% |
| Aldershot | 3,814 | 86.3 | +90% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | +3% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -14% |
| Odiham | 153 | 28.2 | -38% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | +26% |
4 areas within Fleet, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Fleet Central had the highest rate (77.2 per 1,000) and Crookham West and Ewshot the lowest (28.7). 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 Central | Neighbourhood | 9,254 | 714 | 77.2 |
| Fleet East | Neighbourhood | 7,747 | 351 | 45.3 |
| Crookham East | Neighbourhood | 9,493 | 295 | 31.1 |
| Crookham West and Ewshot | Neighbourhood | 12,188 | 350 | 28.7 |
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 Fleet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Nightclub | 93 |
| On or near Larmer Close | 62 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Norris Hill Road | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Nepal Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Starling Way | 29 |
| On or near A3013 | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fleet 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 | 566 | 31.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 519 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 216 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.6% |
Fleet has an estimated population of 39,597. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fleet sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fleet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Fleet a safe place to live?
Fleet recorded 45.4 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 Fleet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 834 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Fleet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fleet was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,797 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,790 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fleet?
Fleet 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 Fleet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.