Basingstoke vs Yateley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Basingstoke

RG22 · Hampshire

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences71
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson19

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 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Yateley in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 59, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Basingstoke records significantly more (71 vs 18 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 162 incidents. That is 64% 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 71 incidents of this type vs 18 in Yateley. Overall, Yateley had fewer total crimes (59 vs 162).

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