Crime in Tadley: statistics, rates and trends
596 crimes were recorded in Tadley in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (236), anti-social behaviour (89) and shoplifting (64) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,275th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Tadley | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 596 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.3 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,422 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tadley peaked in the year to August 2022 (932 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (560). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 596 | 41.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 649 | 45.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 560 | 38.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 704 | 48.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 932 | 64.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 763 | 52.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 841 | 58.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 739 | 51.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 811 | 56.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 29 to 36, while public order fell from 63 to 49 and violence and sexual offences fell from 296 to 236.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 16.4 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 6.2 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 4.4 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tadley; the highest is Newbury (92.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) (35.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tadley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burghfield Common | 502 | 73.9 | +79% |
| Thatcham | 1,696 | 66.4 | +61% |
| Basingstoke | 10,559 | 87.4 | +111% |
| Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) | 203 | 35.0 | -15% |
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 439 | 40.1 | -3% |
| Newbury | 3,803 | 92.1 | +123% |
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 246 | 46.6 | +13% |
| Shinfield | 353 | 51.8 | +25% |
Of the 2 areas within Tadley, Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst had the highest crime rate (48.5 per 1,000) and Tadley & Pamber the lowest (37.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst | Neighbourhood | 11,287 | 547 | 48.5 |
| Tadley & Pamber | Neighbourhood | 10,906 | 406 | 37.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Tadley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Heathlands | 37 |
| On or near Bishopswood Road | 36 |
| On or near Silverdale Road | 16 |
| On or near The Burrows | 15 |
| On or near Forest Close | 13 |
| On or near Gravelly Close | 13 |
| On or near Giles Road | 12 |
| On or near Titchfield Close | 10 |
| On or near Huntsmoor Road | 9 |
Of the 507 crimes in Tadley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 203 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Tadley has an estimated population of 14,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tadley average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tadley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tadley a safe place to live?
Tadley recorded 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,275th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tadley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Tadley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tadley was down 8% on the year before: 596 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 649 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tadley?
About 14,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tadley?
Tadley 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.