Yateley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Yateley, 3.6 crimes were reported in September 2025 — a rate 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 278 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (21 incidents, 39.6% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (7 incidents, 13.2%) and anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 11.3%). These figures align with Yateley’s character as a built-up area within Hart, where community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to the subdued crime profile. Seasonal factors in September — back-to-school routines and university freshers’ week — could influence patterns, with public order offences spiking due to increased social activity. However, the overall rate remains lower than national averages, suggesting effective local crime prevention measures or demographic factors such as a stable, older population. The stark contrast between Yateley’s property crime rate (15 incidents, 28.3% of total) and the UK average (which includes higher retail theft in urban centres) further underscores the area’s distinct safety profile. While violent crime remains a concern, its 46% below UK average (2.6 per 1,000) indicates a lower risk of personal harm compared to more densely populated regions.

September 2025 saw a 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — a stark shift that may reflect heightened social activity during the start of the academic term. This surge contrasts with a 56.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 48 to 21 incidents, potentially linked to the return of students and families to structured routines. Possession of weapons (3 incidents, 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000) stands out as an anomaly, though this category’s small numbers mean it may not indicate a broader trend. The area’s property crime rate (15 incidents, 28.3% of total) remains significantly lower than the UK average, with shoplifting (2 incidents, 84% below UK average) and burglary (2 incidents, 64% below UK average) both subdued. Residents might find the daily crime count of 2 incidents per day (53 total over 30 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk levels, though this remains well below the national average. The data also reveals a 100% increase in vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson, suggesting seasonal vulnerabilities in infrastructure or property management that could warrant further local attention.

Yateley’s September 2025 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.0% increase from August’s 3.5 per 1,000 — a modest uptick that does not alter the area’s position as one of the UK’s safest locales. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the national average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 278 residents, a ratio that highlights the low probability of encountering crime in everyday life. When compared to the UK, Yateley’s violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% lower than the national average of 2.6 per 1,000, and its anti-social behaviour rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 66% below the UK’s 1.2 per 1,000. These differences may reflect Yateley’s mix of residential and commercial zones, where community engagement and lower population density reduce opportunities for crime. While the 300% rise in public order offences is notable, it remains an isolated spike in an otherwise stable trend. For residents, the daily crime rate offers a tangible reference point: even in the busiest month, the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal, reinforcing Yateley’s reputation as a low-risk area within a high-crime nation.