Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG19 · West Berkshire
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU46 · Hampshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Yateley has less crime — 48 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Thatcham recorded notably higher crime than Yateley in February 2026 — 73 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thatcham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Yateley has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Yateley recorded fewer crimes than Thatcham — 48 vs 73 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Yateley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thatcham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yateley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yateley recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 73).