Crime Rate in Norden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norden

The total recorded crimes in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norden crime rate of 3.85 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 Norden, encompassing approximately 32,483 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (23.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Norden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Basingstoke with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hailstone Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Norden?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Norden reported a higher crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,290 crimes compared to 828. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norden witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Norden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,058 crimes compared to 761. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norden witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, Norden has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Norden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Norden has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Norden crimes were 1,290. The crime rate of Norden in 2024 was 39.71 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norden were around 1,058 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.57 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norden)CrimesRank (Norden)CrimesRank (Norden)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong181 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove150 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham122 41,349 31,251 3
Popley91 61,307 41,013 5
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown92 51,084 6874 7
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst74 71,000 7921 6
Brighton Hill64 8794 8769 8
Oakley & The Candovers63 10534 12576 9
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke39 14649 9488 12
Kempshott & Buckskin64 9540 11568 10
Chineham28 16552 10463 13
Winklebury & Manydown55 11503 13508 11
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood46 12394 15301 18
Basing & Upton Grey43 13368 17379 15
Evingar26 17471 14390 14
Bramley31 15338 18365 16
Tadley & Pamber23 18391 16347 17

Norden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 51 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 (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202543
May 202556
April 202541
March 202554
February 202551
January 202543
December 202449
November 202445
October 202444
September 202455
August 202443

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202510
May 202512
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 202514
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 202420
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Norden in July 2025

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

1. Basingstoke (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hailstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Jefferson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. John Liddell Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Mullins Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Len Smart Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Upper Sherborne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millard Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. James Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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