Crime in Yateley: statistics, rates and trends
716 crimes were recorded in Yateley in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (228), anti-social behaviour (168) and criminal damage and arson (95) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,189th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Yateley | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 716 | 4,563 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,962 | 103,162 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yateley peaked in the year to August 2020 (820 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 716 | 47.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 697 | 46.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 692 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 602 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 659 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 736 | 49.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 820 | 54.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 743 | 49.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 799 | 53.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (73% below) and public order (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 62 to 95 and other theft rose from 31 to 43, while violence and sexual offences fell from 274 to 228.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 11.2 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.7 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Other theft | 43 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Yateley; the highest is Farnborough (72.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) (36.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yateley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | -23% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 731 | 36.4 | -24% |
| Crowthorne | 789 | 49.4 | +3% |
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | -20% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +52% |
| Camberley | 2,607 | 68.9 | +44% |
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | -5% |
| Frimley | 950 | 58.0 | +21% |
Of the 2 areas within Yateley, Yateley East had the highest crime rate (53.5 per 1,000) and Yateley West the lowest (37.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yateley East | Neighbourhood | 10,196 | 545 | 53.5 |
| Yateley West | Neighbourhood | 7,760 | 290 | 37.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Yateley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (42).
| 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 | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Harpdon Parade | 16 |
| On or near Home Park Road | 14 |
| On or near Blaire Park | 12 |
| On or near Cricket Hill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Haydon Place | 12 |
Of the 548 crimes in Yateley with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 29.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Yateley has an estimated population of 14,962 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yateley average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Yateley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yateley a safe place to live?
Yateley recorded 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,189th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Yateley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Yateley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yateley was up 3% on the year before: 716 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 697 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yateley?
About 14,962 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yateley?
Yateley 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.