Basingstoke vs Yateley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Basingstoke

RG21 · Hampshire

373

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences148
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Criminal damage & arson35

Yateley

GU46 · Hampshire

59

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Yateley has less crime — 59 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Yateley in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 59, a 6.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Basingstoke records significantly more (148 vs 18 incidents). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Yateley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Yateley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yateley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 59 vs 373 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Yateley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Yateley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Basingstoke recorded 148 incidents of this type vs 18 in Yateley. Overall, Yateley had fewer total crimes (59 vs 373).

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