Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
314
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU46 · Hampshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Yateley has less crime — 48 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.
Bracknell recorded substantially more crime than Yateley in February 2026 — 314 incidents compared to 48, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (52), while Yateley has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Yateley recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 48 vs 314 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Yateley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yateley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yateley recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 314).