Crime in Tadley: statistics, rates and trends
590 crimes were recorded in Tadley in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
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590 crimes were recorded in Tadley in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tadley has the 1,293rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tadley | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 590 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.9 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,422 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tadley was highest in the year to July 2022 (921 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (538). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 590 | 40.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 670 | 46.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 538 | 37.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 745 | 51.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 921 | 63.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 746 | 51.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 870 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 719 | 49.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 828 | 57.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tadley 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-30%) and public order (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 17.9 | 0.52 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -29% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.2 | 0.35 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -30% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -13% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +500% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.3 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tadley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tadley recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tadley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tadley recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tadley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tadley recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tadley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tadley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tadley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tadley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tadley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tadley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tadley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tadley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tadley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tadley recorded 13 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 13% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tadley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tadley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tadley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tadley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tadley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tadley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tadley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tadley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tadley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tadley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tadley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tadley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tadley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burghfield Common | 501 | 73.8 | +80% |
| Thatcham | 1,695 | 66.4 | +62% |
| Basingstoke | 10,495 | 86.8 | +112% |
| Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) | 209 | 36.0 | -12% |
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 428 | 39.1 | -5% |
| Newbury | 3,836 | 92.9 | +127% |
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 227 | 43.0 | +5% |
| Shinfield | 347 | 50.9 | +24% |
2 areas within Tadley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst had the highest rate (48.8 per 1,000) and Tadley & Pamber the lowest (36.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst | Neighbourhood | 11,287 | 551 | 48.8 |
| Tadley & Pamber | Neighbourhood | 10,906 | 397 | 36.4 |
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 Tadley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Bishopswood Road | 38 |
| On or near Heathlands | 38 |
| On or near Silverdale Road | 16 |
| On or near Gravelly Close | 13 |
| On or near The Burrows | 13 |
| On or near Forest Close | 12 |
| On or near Giles Road | 12 |
| On or near Turbary Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Priors Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tadley 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 | 201 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
Tadley has an estimated population of 14,422. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tadley sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tadley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Tadley a safe place to live?
Tadley recorded 40.9 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 Tadley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Tadley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tadley was down 12% on the year before: 590 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 670 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tadley?
Tadley 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 Tadley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.