Crime Rate in Brighton Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brighton Hill

The total recorded crimes in Brighton Hill, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brighton Hill crime rate of 1.76 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 Brighton Hill, encompassing approximately 28,431 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Brighton Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Handel Close with total crimes: 5
  • Wagner Close with total crimes: 4
  • Quilter Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brighton Hill?

To understand the safety of Brighton Hill, we need to analyze Brighton Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Brighton Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 794 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brighton Hill witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Brighton Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 769 crimes compared to 761. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brighton Hill witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, Brighton Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brighton Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brighton Hill has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Brighton Hill crimes were 794. The crime rate of Brighton Hill in 2024 was 27.93 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brighton Hill were around 769 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.05 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brighton Hill)CrimesRank (Brighton Hill)CrimesRank (Brighton Hill)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong162 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove138 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham121 41,349 31,251 3
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown127 31,084 6874 7
Norden106 51,290 51,058 4
Popley74 71,307 41,013 5
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst75 61,000 7921 6
Oakley & The Candovers53 8534 12576 9
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke41 12649 9488 12
Chineham51 9552 10463 13
Kempshott & Buckskin38 13540 11568 10
Winklebury & Manydown49 11503 13508 11
Evingar34 15471 14390 14
Tadley & Pamber36 14391 16347 17
Basing & Upton Grey20 18368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood28 17394 15301 18
Bramley30 16338 18365 16

Brighton Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 202413
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202415
July 202414
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202532
March 202532
February 202531
January 202524
December 202418
November 202427
October 202438
September 202429
August 202424
July 202431
June 202468
May 202438

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brighton Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brighton Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Handel Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Wagner Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
3. Quilter Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Haydn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Beethoven Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Rossini Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lehar Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Barber Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Barry Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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