Yateley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Yateley’s crime profile in April 2024, accounting for nearly a third of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—51.9% below the UK average of 7.7—Yateley continues to show significantly lower crime levels than the national benchmark. This pattern aligns with the area’s likely character as a suburban or semi-rural built-up area within Hart, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) are the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and other theft (6). These figures contrast with the UK averages for each category, with violence and sexual offences in Yateley sitting 57% below the national rate. Seasonal factors may also play a role: April’s spring weather and Easter-related activity could have influenced outdoor crime patterns. The relatively low levels of property crime (24 incidents, 43.6% of total) suggest that theft and burglary are not major issues compared to other areas, which may reflect Yateley’s residential character and limited retail or commercial zones. The overall crime picture remains stable, with no significant spikes or drops in the most common categories, indicating a consistent low-crime environment.

April 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 66.7% (from 3 to 5). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, may indicate seasonal shifts, such as increased foot traffic around Easter or changes in local retail activity. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), possibly reflecting a reduction in alcohol-related incidents during the Easter period. Violence and sexual offences remain the most significant category, but their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 57% below the UK average, highlighting Yateley’s continued safety in this area. Other theft and vehicle crime also remained well below national levels, with other theft at 0.4 per 1,000 (29% below UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (36% below). The sole category exceeding UK averages was ‘other crime,’ which was 25% higher than the national rate. This anomaly may warrant closer monitoring but does not suggest a broader trend. Residents may find the sharp rise in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it represents a threefold increase from the previous month.

Yateley’s crime rate in April 2024 fell to 3.7 per 1,000, a 15.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently low crime levels, which have long positioned it as a safer-than-average location. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in April—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 14,739 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 268 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in Yateley. When compared to the UK average, this statistic illustrates the area’s exceptional safety, particularly given the national rate of 7.7 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further highlights how Yateley’s crime levels are far below the national norm, with the average resident facing a significantly lower risk of victimisation. This contrast is especially pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Yateley’s rate is 57% below the UK average. The combination of low population density, likely community-focused policing, and the area’s built-up yet residential character may all contribute to this protective effect, though can be established from the data alone.