Crime Rate in Yateley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yateley West

The total recorded crimes in Yateley West, Hart, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yateley West crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Yateley West, encompassing approximately 13,047 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Yateley West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Little Vigo with total crimes: 5
  • Catesby Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Dungells Farm Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Yateley West?

To understand the safety of Yateley West, we need to analyze Yateley West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hart:

    • In 2024, Yateley West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hart average, with 329 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Yateley West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Hart.

    • In 2023, Yateley West had fewer crimes than the Hart average, with 234 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Yateley West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Hart.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hart, Yateley West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Yateley West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yateley West has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Hart, UK

In 2024, the total Yateley West crimes were 329. The crime rate of Yateley West in 2024 was 25.21 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Hart.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yateley West were around 234 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.93 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Hart.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yateley West)CrimesRank (Yateley West)CrimesRank (Yateley West)
Fleet Central73 1775 1832 1
Crookham West and Ewshot64 3704 2699 2
Hartley Wintney69 2571 4615 3
Yateley East34 7619 3465 5
Hook37 5553 5473 4
Blackwater and Hawley36 6434 8397 6
Crookham East33 8467 6305 10
Odiham22 11435 7389 7
Fleet West24 9402 9370 8
Fleet East23 10352 10351 9

Yateley West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202525
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20258
February 202512
January 20259
December 202417
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Yateley West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Yateley West postcode area is presented below.

1. Little Vigo (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Catesby Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Dungells Farm Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Vigo Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Gibbs Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Stookes Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Throgmorton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Blaire Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Copse Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Aylesham Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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