Crime Rate in Chineham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chineham

The total recorded crimes in Chineham, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chineham crime rate of 1.77 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 Chineham, encompassing approximately 20,295 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chineham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfields Close with total crimes: 13
  • Richards Field with total crimes: 4
  • Ashfield with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chineham?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Chineham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 552 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chineham recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chineham had fewer crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 463 crimes compared to 761. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chineham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chineham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chineham has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Chineham crimes were 552. The crime rate of Chineham in 2024 was 27.20 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chineham were around 463 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.81 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basingstoke and Deane)CrimesRank (Basingstoke and Deane)CrimesRank (Basingstoke and Deane)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong153 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove127 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham115 31,349 31,251 3
Norden108 41,290 51,058 4
Popley93 51,307 41,013 5
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst62 71,000 7921 6
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown81 61,084 6874 7
Brighton Hill58 8794 8769 8
Oakley & The Candovers47 9534 12576 9
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke35 14649 9488 12
Kempshott & Buckskin38 12540 11568 10
Tadley & Pamber44 10391 16347 17
Winklebury & Manydown42 11503 13508 11
Evingar27 18471 14390 14
Basing & Upton Grey34 16368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood34 15394 15301 18
Bramley29 17338 18365 16

Chineham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 202416
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202516
December 202416
November 202414
October 202419
September 202421
August 202421
July 202420
June 202434
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chineham in March 2025

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

1. Binfields Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Richards Field (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Ashfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Simons Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Binfields Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
6. Longacre Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maynard'S Wood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kings Pightle (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gaiger Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Old Dairy Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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