Crime Rate in Popley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Popley

The total recorded crimes in Popley, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Popley crime rate of 2.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Popley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Browning Close with total crimes: 6
  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mauritius 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 July 2025 the Popley has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Popley)CrimesRank (Popley)CrimesRank (Popley)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong181 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove150 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham122 41,349 31,251 3
Norden125 31,290 51,058 4
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

Popley 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 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202511
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202535
May 202544
April 202545
March 202544
February 202546
January 202550
December 202448
November 202440
October 202448

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 202415
November 202414
October 202410

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202416
November 20245
October 202421

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Popley in July 2025

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

1. Browning Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Abbey Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Mauritius Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Glastonbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shetland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Sark Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Malta Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Gilbert Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Egerton Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Marlowe Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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