Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/area/your-area/hampshire/hart/yateley-blackwater-and-hawley/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-areaYateley parish, is situated in the north east corner of Hampshire. It covers an area of 2,722 acres stretching northwards from the A30 to the River Blackwater, which forms the boundary with the Royal County of Berkshire.
The town includes the areas of Darby Green, Frogmore and part of Blackwater, and also includes the greater part of Blackbushe Airport within its boundary. The town itself is a mixture of old and new developments during the last 25 years it has expanded dramatically. There are two village greens with recreation and play equipment areas, as well as other amenity play parks in various locations around the town.
The town has 3 health centres, a library, a police station, Fire Station two community centres, 10 local authroity schools with associated playing fields, the village hall, the Darby green centre and the Monteagle Community Hall all of which are available for the Yateley community.
Current Priorities
Issue
High volume of crime reports related to motorbike use on Blackbushe disused airfield and surrounding areas.
Action
Targeted operations in the area to enforce road traffic powers.
Issue
Tackling anti-social behaviour hot spots
Action
We will continue to identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns. We will work with statutory partners to problem solve and address the issues.
Issue
Tackling urban crime – in particular shoplifting
Action
We will work closely with businesses and communities to identify crime trends and series and then tackle and problem solve in partnership.
Issue
Keeping town centres safe
Action
We will increase visibility and police action to tackle crime and disorder in identified town centres across the summer months.