Crime Rate in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

The total recorded crimes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, Basingstoke and Deane, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherborne St John & Rooksdown crime rate of 4.49 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 Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, encompassing approximately 28,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graphite Close with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9

How safe is Sherborne St John & Rooksdown?

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

  • Relative to Basingstoke and Deane:

    • In 2024, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown reported a higher crime volume than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 1,084 crimes compared to 828. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

    • In 2023, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basingstoke and Deane average, with 874 crimes compared to 761. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Basingstoke and Deane.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basingstoke and Deane, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Basingstoke and Deane, UK

In 2024, the total Sherborne St John & Rooksdown crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in 2024 was 38.34 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown were around 874 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.91 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Basingstoke and Deane.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherborne St John & Rooksdown)CrimesRank (Sherborne St John & Rooksdown)CrimesRank (Sherborne St John & Rooksdown)
Brookvale & Kings Furlong162 11,857 11,920 1
Eastrop & Grove138 21,486 21,507 2
South Ham121 41,349 31,251 3
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
Basing & Upton Grey20 18368 17379 15
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood28 17394 15301 18
Bramley30 16338 18365 16

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Public order 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 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 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 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 675 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202548
March 202543
February 202552
January 202553
December 202449
November 202464
October 202444
September 202429
August 202436
July 202460
June 202478
May 202453

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20244
July 20244
May 20247

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sherborne St John & Rooksdown in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Graphite Close (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Priestley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parcel Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Fountains Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wantage Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Leader Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Prewett Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairway Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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