Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG14 · West Berkshire
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU46 · Hampshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Yateley has less crime — 48 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Yateley in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 48, a 4.3x difference. Newbury 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 Newbury — 48 vs 207 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Yateley is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Newbury's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (69 incidents) while Yateley's was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.