Crime Rate in Basingstoke and Deane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basingstoke and Deane

The total recorded crimes in Basingstoke and Deane, Basingstoke and Deane in January 2025 are around 1,157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basingstoke and Deane crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Basingstoke and Deane, encompassing approximately 185,154 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (484) incidents (3.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (131) incidents (29.70% increase)
  • Public order: (94) incidents (-1.05% decrease)
Basingstoke and Deane Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • A3010 with total crimes: 19
  • Graphite Close with total crimes: 16

Basingstoke and Deane Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Basingstoke and Deane?

To understand the safety of Basingstoke and Deane, we need to analyze Basingstoke and Deane crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Basingstoke and Deane has recorded 14,907 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 80.51 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 207 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,698 crimes with a crime rate of 73.98, ranking it 223 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Basingstoke and Deane reported a higher crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 14,907 crimes compared to 10,291. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Basingstoke and Deane recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Basingstoke and Deane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hampshire average, with 13,698 crimes compared to 9,558. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Basingstoke and Deane recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Basingstoke and Deane is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Basingstoke and Deane has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Basingstoke and Deane Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brookvale & Kings Furlong (169 crimes), and the safest, Winklebury & Manydown (20 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Basingstoke and Deane.

Similarly, the area of Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop (174 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tadley East, Pamber & Silchester (14 crimes), with a difference of 160 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Basingstoke and Deane.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brookvale & Kings Furlong169
Eastrop & Grove160
Popley96
Norden95
South Ham92

Safest Wards:

Basing & Upton Grey38
Tadley & Pamber33
Kempshott & Buckskin31
Bramley25
Winklebury & Manydown20

Most Dangerous Areas:

Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop174
Kings Furlong121
Popley113
South Ham & West Ham78
Daneshill & Little Basing75

Safest Areas:

Buckskin & Worting28
Kempshott20
Chineham16
East Oakley15
Tadley East, Pamber & Silchester14

Basingstoke and Deane Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Basingstoke and Deane has recorded 1,157 crimes with crime rate of 6.25 ranking 188th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Basingstoke and Deane crimes were 14,907. The crime rate of Basingstoke and Deane in 2024 was 80.51 (year) or 6.71 (month) ranking it 207 danzarous in the UK. Basingstoke and Deane ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Basingstoke and Deane were around 13,698 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.98 (year) or 6.17 (month) ranking 223 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Basingstoke and Deane ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Basingstoke and Deane

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart350 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire579 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham536 87,596 97,241 9
Test Valley608 99,864 88,839 8
New Forest1,045 513,884 713,661 6
Winchester688 710,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh774 612,101 411,172 4
Havant925 212,564 111,272 3
Gosport580 38,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor745 110,028 29,134 2

Basingstoke and Deane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (484 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 469 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (513 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (523 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (133 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (463 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (449 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (158 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 508 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 188 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (946 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (422 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 920 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 115.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202594
December 202495
November 202484
October 2024113
September 2024102
August 2024123
July 2024123
June 2024186

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202416
September 202421
August 202419
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 260 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202537
December 202430
November 202422
October 202437
September 202423
August 202428
July 202421
June 202462

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416

A total of 468 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202552
December 202452
November 202457
October 202446
September 202463
August 202445
July 202453
June 2024100

A total of 4355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 544.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 946 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025484
December 2024469
November 2024513
October 2024523
September 2024463
August 2024449
July 2024508
June 2024946

A total of 686 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 85.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 202470
November 202471
October 202467
September 202482
August 202495
July 202472
June 2024158

A total of 110 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 202419
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 202428

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 240 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202416
November 202423
October 202430
September 202424
August 202430
July 202433
June 202464

A total of 534 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 66.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202570
December 202458
November 202446
October 202465
September 202450
August 202475
July 202482
June 202488

A total of 1363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 170.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 422 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025131
December 2024101
November 2024100
October 2024133
September 2024130
August 2024158
July 2024188
June 2024422

A total of 704 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202576
December 202485
November 202484
October 2024106
September 202471
August 202465
July 202467
June 2024150

A total of 879 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 109.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202589
December 2024107
November 2024105
October 2024110
September 2024101
August 2024101
July 202490
June 2024176

High Crime Locations Basingstoke and Deane in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Basingstoke and Deane postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
2. A3010 (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Other crime2
3. Graphite Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
4. Jays Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Binfields Close (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

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