Crime Rate in Norden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norden

The total recorded crimes in Norden, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norden crime rate of 3.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (36.59% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mullins Close with total crimes: 8
  • Basingstoke with total crimes: 6
  • Marshall Gardens 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 May 2025 the Norden has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norden)CrimesRank (Norden)CrimesRank (Norden)
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
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
Basing & Upton Grey20 18368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood28 17394 15301 18
Bramley30 16338 18365 16

Norden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 202412
July 202419
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202541
March 202554
February 202551
January 202543
December 202449
November 202445
October 202444
September 202455
August 202443
July 202458
June 202480
May 202439

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 202420
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Norden in May 2025

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

1. Mullins Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Basingstoke (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
3. Marshall Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. James Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Gower Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sutton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Spindle Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Osborne Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sherborne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Cherry Tree Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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