Crime Rate in Kempshott & Buckskin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempshott & Buckskin

The total recorded crimes in Kempshott & Buckskin, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempshott & Buckskin crime rate of 1.62 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 Kempshott & Buckskin, encompassing approximately 23,451 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Kempshott & Buckskin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berwyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mendip Close with total crimes: 3
  • Malvern Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kempshott & Buckskin?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Kempshott & Buckskin demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 540 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kempshott & Buckskin recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Kempshott & Buckskin had fewer crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 568 crimes compared to 761. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kempshott & Buckskin recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kempshott & Buckskin Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kempshott & Buckskin has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Kempshott & Buckskin crimes were 540. The crime rate of Kempshott & Buckskin in 2024 was 23.03 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempshott & Buckskin were around 568 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.22 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempshott & Buckskin)CrimesRank (Kempshott & Buckskin)CrimesRank (Kempshott & Buckskin)
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
Brighton Hill50 10794 8769 8
Oakley & The Candovers53 8534 12576 9
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke41 12649 9488 12
Chineham51 9552 10463 13
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

Kempshott & Buckskin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202516
February 202517
January 202517
December 202418
November 202421
October 202426
September 202416
August 202422
July 202432
June 202464
May 202411

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Kempshott & Buckskin in May 2025

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

1. Berwyn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Mendip Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Malvern Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Old Down Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. Melford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pentland Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blackdown Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Cleveland Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wiltshire Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fylingdales Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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