Crime Rate in Basing & Upton Grey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basing & Upton Grey

The total recorded crimes in Basing & Upton Grey, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basing & Upton Grey crime rate of 3.09 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 Basing & Upton Grey, encompassing approximately 6,465 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
Basing & Upton Grey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Higher Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Clover Leaf Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 2

How safe is Basing & Upton Grey?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Basing & Upton Grey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 368 crimes compared to 828.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Basing & Upton Grey recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Basing & Upton Grey had fewer crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 379 crimes compared to 761. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Basing & Upton Grey recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Basing & Upton Grey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Basing & Upton Grey has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Basing & Upton Grey crimes were 368. The crime rate of Basing & Upton Grey in 2024 was 56.92 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Basing & Upton Grey were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.62 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basing & Upton Grey)CrimesRank (Basing & Upton Grey)CrimesRank (Basing & Upton Grey)
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
Kempshott & Buckskin38 13540 11568 10
Winklebury & Manydown49 11503 13508 11
Evingar34 15471 14390 14
Tadley & Pamber36 14391 16347 17
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood28 17394 15301 18
Bramley30 16338 18365 16

Basing & Upton Grey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 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 (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 20257
February 20259
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Basing & Upton Grey in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Basing & Upton Grey postcode area is presented below.

1. Higher Mead (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Clover Leaf Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Hollies (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Crabtree Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Chalk Vale (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lingfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Poors Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Churn Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Paulet Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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