Crime Rate in Popley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Popley

The total recorded crimes in Popley, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Popley crime rate of 2.36 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 Popley, encompassing approximately 31,345 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Popley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Close with total crimes: 5
  • Orkney Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lindisfarne Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Popley?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Popley reported a higher crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,307 crimes compared to 828. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Popley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Popley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,013 crimes compared to 761. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Popley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Popley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Popley has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Popley crimes were 1,307. The crime rate of Popley in 2024 was 41.70 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Popley were around 1,013 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.32 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Popley)CrimesRank (Popley)CrimesRank (Popley)
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
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
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

Popley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 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 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202416
November 20245
October 202421
September 202417
August 20249
July 20248
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202545
March 202544
February 202546
January 202550
December 202448
November 202440
October 202448
September 202456
August 202444
July 202440
June 202496
May 202433

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 3 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
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 202415
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 202415
June 202482
May 202420

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 202413
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Popley in May 2025

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

1. Byron Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Orkney Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lindisfarne Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Glastonbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Browning Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Marlowe Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chineham Park Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Gilbert Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Carpenter'S Down (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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