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
26 reports of ASB in Yateley were on Saturdays between 1200-2100, with particular hotspots of Yateley Green and the Village Centre.
Action
- Pro-active and targeted patrols of the area in vehicles and on foot at specific times based on reporting patterns;
- Stop and search of individuals where policing powers allow;
- Deal with individuals found to be in possession of any weapons;
- Where evidence supports, take action against any individuals committing offences;
- Visit business in Yateley Centre and support them in reporting crime and ASB, and proactively investigate incidents within their stores, building confidence in the Police;
- Work alongside Hart Community Safety to identify community impact, issue acceptable behaviour agreements, and have them assist in giving Community Protection Warnings/Notices where appropriate.
Issue
There have been seven dwelling burglaries in January, and 5 in February, across Yateley, Blackwater and Hawley. These largely occur in unoccupied premises where the residents are at work or on holiday.
Action
- Proactive patrols of residential areas, particularly around Christchurch Drive and Frogmore Park Drive in Blackwater, and Hall Farm Crescent in Yateley;
- Briefing other teams such as Neighbourhood Enforcement Teams and local District Policing Teams to patrol residential areas;
- Use of social media and Hampshire Alert to deliver crime prevention advice to the public.