Bracknell vs Yateley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bracknell

RG12 · Bracknell Forest

352

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences137
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Shoplifting30

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 352 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bracknell recorded substantially more crime than Yateley in April 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 59, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Yateley has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Bracknell 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 Bracknell or Yateley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yateley recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 59 vs 352 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Yateley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yateley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yateley recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 352).

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