Crime in Yateley: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Yateley in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Yateley at a glance
- Crime trends in Yateley
- Types of crime in Yateley
- Yateley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Yateley
- Streets with the most crime in Yateley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yateley
- Population and deprivation in Yateley
- Questions about crime in Yateley
- About this data
700 crimes were recorded in Yateley in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 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 258 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yateley has the 1,212th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yateley | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 700 | 4,575 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.8 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,962 | 103,162 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yateley was highest in the year to July 2018 (859 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (604). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 700 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 702 | 46.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 693 | 46.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 604 | 40.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 647 | 43.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 739 | 49.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 846 | 56.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 716 | 47.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 859 | 57.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yateley 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 criminal damage and arson (+37%) and shoplifting (+11%). The largest falls were in burglary (-26%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 17.2 | 0.50 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 5.7 | 0.85 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +11% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.5 | 0.40 | +6% |
| Public order | 34 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -11% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +325% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -24% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -32% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yateley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yateley recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yateley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yateley recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yateley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yateley recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yateley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yateley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yateley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yateley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yateley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yateley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yateley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yateley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yateley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yateley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 325% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yateley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yateley 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 24% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yateley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yateley recorded 13 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 down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yateley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yateley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yateley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yateley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yateley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yateley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yateley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yateley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yateley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yateley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yateley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -16% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 741 | 36.9 | -21% |
| Crowthorne | 762 | 47.7 | +2% |
| Elvetham Heath | 206 | 39.4 | -16% |
| Farnborough | 4,425 | 71.9 | +54% |
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | +44% |
| Fleet | 1,797 | 45.4 | -3% |
| Frimley | 916 | 55.9 | +20% |
2 areas within Yateley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Yateley East had the highest rate (54.0 per 1,000) and Yateley West the lowest (34.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yateley East | Neighbourhood | 10,196 | 551 | 54.0 |
| Yateley West | Neighbourhood | 7,760 | 266 | 34.3 |
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 Yateley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Tindal Close | 39 |
| On or near Vicarage Road | 37 |
| On or near Vigo Lane | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Harpdon Parade | 19 |
| On or near Haydon Place | 14 |
| On or near Somerville Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Home Park Road | 12 |
| On or near Cricket Hill Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yateley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 34.9% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 22.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 10.3% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Yateley has an estimated population of 14,962. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yateley sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yateley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Yateley a safe place to live?
Yateley recorded 46.8 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 Yateley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Yateley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yateley was almost unchanged on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 702 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yateley?
Yateley 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 Yateley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.