Crime Rate in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

The total recorded crimes in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke crime rate of 9.38 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 Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke, encompassing approximately 4,368 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weavers Place with total crimes: 4
  • The Green with total crimes: 3
  • Two Gate Meadow with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 649 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke had fewer crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 488 crimes compared to 761. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 9.38 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke crimes were 649. The crime rate of Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke in 2024 was 148.56 (year) or 12.38 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.70 (year) or 9.31 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke)CrimesRank (Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke)CrimesRank (Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke)
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
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

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
January 202516
December 202415
November 202427
October 202415
September 202422
August 202419
July 202417
June 202432
May 202434

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 202419
June 202426
May 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke postcode area is presented below.

1. Weavers Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. The Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Two Gate Meadow (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Mill Mead (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Foxdown (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Silk Throwsters Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cowslip Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hilltop Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Berrydown Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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